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North Bay man, 45, charged after drug bust turns up $10k in pain pills

North Bay police say they seized more than $10,000 worth of a powerful painkiller meant for street sale — and now, a 45-year old man has been charged.

360 opioid pain killers seized — and police say they were meant for trafficking

Hydromorphone — commonly known by the brand name Dilaudid — is an addictive opioid painkiller. (istockphoto.com)

North Bay police say they seized more than $10,000 worth of a powerful painkiller meant for street sale — and now, a 45-year old man has been charged.

Police said the bust happened in Mattawa on Monday, where, after investigation, a man's truck was pulled over by officers. 

Police said they seized 360 hydromorphone pills — commonly known by the brand name Dilaudid — from the truck, worth an estimated $30 each.

Officers also reportedly seized $1,090 cash, as well as the accused's truck as "offence-related property."

A North Bay man has been charged with possession and trafficking offenses, among other things.

He was held in custody pending a bail hearing.