Fentanyl-stuffed rotisserie chicken found by Kingston Police
A rotisserie chicken has long been a go-to dinner option for many people looking for a quick and easy meal. However, a recent incident involving Kingston Police has shed light on a surprising new use for this household staple. When officers seized a man’s rotisserie chicken after an arrest this week, they made a shocking discovery – the chicken was being used as a clever drug stash.
In a photo shared by the police service, a plastic bag can be seen peeking out of the rear end of the fully-cooked bird. Upon further inspection, officers found fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine stuffed inside the chicken. Const. Anthony Colangeli remarked, “We’ve seen drugs hidden in unique spots before, but I can’t recall the last time they were hidden inside a chicken.”
The bizarre incident began with a call about threatening behavior, which led to the arrest of a 44-year-old man from the Greater Toronto Area. Responding to reports of the man causing a disturbance at a hotel, officers discovered two pellet guns in his possession. Upon searching his belongings, they found a receipt from Loblaws and the rotisserie chicken neatly wrapped in twine.
Back at the police station, a more thorough search uncovered a significant quantity of fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine concealed inside the chicken. The drugs were carefully hidden within the chicken, with the bird seemingly divided into serving sizes alongside breaded cutlets and sealed bags filled with smaller baggies.
Colangeli explained that officers had to dissect or carve the chicken to reveal the various quantities of drugs hidden inside. The stash included 46.1 grams of fentanyl, 10.8 grams of cocaine, and 25.2 grams of crystal meth. Despite the unusual hiding place, the constable emphasized that the incident resulted in serious charges against the suspect.
The 44-year-old man now faces multiple charges, including uttering threats, possession of dangerous weapons, carrying a concealed weapon, breaching probation, and possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking. After documenting the evidence, the chicken was disposed of, with Colangeli jokingly adding, “And no, I would not recommend this for your Easter Sunday dinner.”
This strange and unexpected use of a rotisserie chicken serves as a reminder of the lengths some individuals will go to conceal illegal activities. The incident highlights the creativity of criminals in finding new ways to hide illicit substances, even in seemingly innocuous everyday items.
