Flesherton man facing meth, illegal cigarette charges
WELLINGTON NORTH – A Flesherton man is facing meth and illegal cigarette charges after being pulled over by police for speeding.
On Feb. 15 at about 2am, a Wellington County OPP officer allegedly clocked a grey sedan on radar traveling about 135km/h in an 80km/h zone along Wellington Road 16, in Wellington North.
“The officer conducted a traffic stop. Upon further investigation, officers located approximately 34,000 unmarked cigarettes, as well as suspected methamphetamine,” police stated in a press release.
Christopher Michael Farrugia, 39, of Flesherton, was charged with possession of a Schedule I substance (methamphetamine), possession of unmarked cigarettes, stunt driving and speeding. He is to appear in court on April 11.
Anyone with information about this incident can contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip at www.csgw.tips.