Man charged following fentanyl, weapons raid in St. Catharines

A St. Catharines man is facing 11 weapons and drug-related charges after police were issued warrants to search two city homes.

Niagara police say after a months-long investigation, with help from the Emergency Task Unit, detectives executed two search warrants on Jan. 20 and arrested a 41-year-old man.

Police seized the following:

• 43.5 grams suspected fentanyl with an estimated street value of $4350.
• $750 Canadian currency.
• Stun baton
• Expandable baton
• Brass knuckles
• Crossbow

Dustin Landry faces the following charges:

• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (Fentanyl) (2 counts)
• Possession of Proceeds of Crime Under $5000
• Possession of Prohibited Weapon (three counts)
• Possession of a Weapon Contrary to Order (four Counts)
• Disobey Court Order

Landry attended a bail hearing on Jan. 21.

Officers are asking anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Niagara Regional Police Service at (905) 688-4111, option 3, extension 1009571

Members of the community who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online.

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