Nearly $45,000 drug bust nets charges for Niagara Falls pair

Two people from Niagara Falls face several charges after a police raid in Niagara Falls allegedly discovers nearly $45,000 worth of drugs.

Following an investigation, a judge granted Niagara Regional Police permission to raid a motel room in Niagara Falls on Lundy’s Ln, between Kalar and Montrose Rds.

In the raid, police say they found 180 grams of fentanyl, 485 grams of crystal meth, 56 grams of cocaine, and 473 grams of cannabis. All told the drugs have an estimated street value of $44,250. Investigators also found $1,235 cash.

Gord Angelo Collucci, 53, and Loretta Montgomery, 63, both of Niagara Falls, are charged with four counts of drug possession with intent to traffic.  Both of them were released from custody with conditions until a March 9 court appearance.

Anyone with information can call Niagara police at 905-688-4111, #3, ext. 1022200 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).