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Trial for alleged fentanyl dealer underway in Saskatoon

The criminal trial for John Olivares began today in the Court of Queen's Bench in Saskatoon.
John Olivares is accused of dealing fentanyl. (ALERT)

John Olivares stands trial today in the Court of Queen's Bench in Saskatoonfor allegations he dealtfentanyland cocaine.

Olivares was arrested last year.

The case was made in short orderafter a Crime Stoppers tip led to surveillance of Olivares,which soon led to his arrest.

The tip was thatOlivaresallegedlyhad drugs and a gun.It took less than one hour from getting the tip to the arrest.

The case continues in Saskatoon Tuesday.

CBC's Dan Zakreski is following the proceedings. You can follow his updates via twitter here:

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