Mother and daughter among four arrested for drug trafficking in Niagara Falls

Four Niagara Falls residents – including a mother and daughter – have been arrested and charged in a drug trafficking investigation.

Niagara police 2 District detectives and its Street Crime Unit started the probe earlier this month and issued a search warrant on May 18 for a residence in the area of Thorold Stone Road and Cardinal Drive.

The Opioid Enforcement & Education Unit, the Emergency Task Unit, Marine Unit, K9 Unit and uniform officers were involved in the search that led to the discovery of over $25,000 in cocaine, crystal meth and hydromorphone, a .22 calibre pump action air pistol and nearly $500 in Canadian currency.

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Desanka Mrkalj, 72, her daughter, Dragica Mrkalj, 39, and Darrell Kennedy, 66, were arrested on property obtained by crime under $5,000 and possession of cocaine, crystal meth and hydromorphone for the purpose of trafficking.

Jason Jursza, 43, was arrested on property obtained by crime under $5,000 and possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking.

All four accused were released with future court dates.

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Niagara police at 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1009667. Anonymous tips can be made to Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).