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A comprehensive drug trafficking investigation conducted by Kingston police has culminated in the seizure of an illicit substance worth tens of thousands of dollars. The investigation commenced after police received intelligence regarding the sale of fentanyl within the city limits.
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Based on this information, investigators focused their efforts on a particular individual, leading to a traffic stop near Portsmouth Avenue and Johnson Street on Friday. A thorough search of the vehicle yielded packaged fentanyl intended for distribution, along with crack cocaine, crystal methamphetamine, and a substantial amount of cash. The total street value of the confiscated drugs is estimated to be $63,490.
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As a result, Ashley Anthis, a 39-year-old Kingston resident, has been charged with three counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking and one count of possession of proceeds of crime. Notably, Anthis was already under a previous release order for multiple offenses related to trafficking, weapons possession, and proceeds of crime.
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Following her arrest, Anthis was placed in police custody and scheduled to appear in court for a bail hearing. The investigation into this drug trafficking ring remains ongoing, and further developments are expected as the case progresses through the legal system.
