Trial for accused fentanyl dealer continues in Saskatoon

The second day of John Olivares's trial for allegedly dealing in fentanyl and cocaine continues today.Olivares was arrested last year.

On Monday, court heard from the first Crown witness, a city street drug cop. The officer investigated Olivares and co-accused, Jillian McMillan.

• Trial for alleged fentanyl dealer underway in Saskatoon

The officer testified thatOlivares was known to city police from previous drug cases.

Surveillance of Olivaresbegan shortly after a tip came in throughCrime Stoppers. The officer saidOlivareswas caught with oxycontintablets on his personandcocaine and oxycontin pills in his car. This find triggered asearch warrant for a house on Hunt Road.

Olivares was arrestedonly a half hour after the surveillance began.

The defence asked the officer questions on how fast the case came together and what he knew of Olivares.

The trial continues in Saskatoon Tuesday in theCourt of Queen's Bench.