Two People Charged in Welland Drug Bust

Thursday, 24 November 2022 17:31

By Linda Morgan

Police seize about $196,000 worth of suspected narcotics.

Two people have been arrested in connection to a drug bust in Welland.

Yesterday, police searched a home near Memorial Park Drive and Quebec Avenue, as well as a home near Ontario Road and Canal Bank Street.

Officers found 688.1 grams of suspected cocaine, 346.2 grams of suspected fentanyl and 237.8 grams of suspected crystal meth.

The drugs are worth an estimated $196,000 total.

Police also found over $5,000 cash.

Facing charges are 27-year-old Dryden Richard Berketo and 38-year-old Andrew Romanyk, who are both from Welland.

Photo Credit: Niagara Regional Police Services

More from Local News

Welland CAO Optimistic for 2026

Jessica Ruddell is pleased with 2025 progress, but wants to build on that
Niagara Clinics Help Coughs, Colds

Niagara North Family Health Team says these are to help ease hospital ERs, meant for non emergencies
Clifton Hill Construction in January

The city says this is for Smart Pole installation for wireless services, lasting to the spring
Gas Prices to Hold Steady: Analyst

Prices have been seen as low as below a dollar in Niagara, and not expected to shoot up again until the spring or summer
NRP Using Warrant in Niagara Falls Area

They're asking everyone to avoid the area, but no risk to public safety
Part of Welland Canal Officially Named

This will happen in the spring at Port Dalhousie, for section of Canal that dates back roughly 200 years
Girl Assaulted in Break and Enter

Update: Suspect from Niagara Falls arrested, after assault in a home in Niagara on the Lake
Invest in Officer Well-Being: Former Chair

Former Chair of police services board says policing is significantly misunderstood by the public