Temporary 402 fix likely to be done “later this week” MTO says
Three face drug charges after Petrolia traffic stop
June 10, 2025
The Independent
Three people are facing drug charges after a traffic stop in Petrolia.
Lambton OPP say Friday, around 5:30 pm, the OPP stopped a vehicle on Oil Heritage Road near Derby Street.
Police charged a 24 year-old from Forest with obstructing a police officer and possession of methamphetamine.
A 22 year-old from Petrolia and a 27 year-old Lambton County resident were both also charged with possession of methamphetamine.
The trio were released from police custody and will be in Sarnia Court in July to answer to the charges.
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