Waterloo Regional Police say they found a large quantity of fentanyl on Thursday after pulling over a suspected drunk driver in Kitchener.
Police say a possible impaired driver was reported near Queens Boulevard and Fischer Hallman Road.
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After officers found the suspect vehicle, they placed the driver under arrest and charged him with operation while impaired by drug.
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The man in the passenger’s seat was also arrested on outstanding charges.
Police searched the vehicle and discovered 19.2 grams of suspected fentanyl and $1,370 in cash.
Both men were also charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking.
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