Fentanyl, Cocaine, and Meth Found Inside Rotisserie Chicken Seized by Kingston Police
A rotisserie chicken turned out to be more than just dinner after Kingston Police made a surprising discovery during an arrest this week — the cooked bird was being used to conceal illicit drugs.
Police shared a photo showing a plastic bag protruding from the rear cavity of the chicken, which was fully cooked and neatly wrapped in twine.
According to officers, a further search revealed the bird contained hidden quantities of fentanyl, cocaine, and crystal methamphetamine.
“We’ve seen drugs hidden in unique places,” said Const. Anthony Colangeli. “But I can’t recall the last time we found them inside a chicken.”
The investigation began with a call about threatening behavior at a local hotel around 9:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Police say a man had been asked to leave after an argument with staff but returned to his room instead, where he was subsequently arrested.
During the arrest, police seized two pellet guns and all of the suspect’s belongings — including a grocery store receipt and the suspicious chicken.
Back at the station, officers conducted a more thorough search. Inside the rotisserie chicken, they discovered:
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46.1 grams of fentanyl
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10.8 grams of cocaine
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25.2 grams of crystal methamphetamine
“They essentially dissected or carved the chicken to retrieve the various quantities of drugs,” said Colangeli.
Photos released by the service show the chicken split into serving-sized portions alongside breaded cutlets and sealed bags containing smaller baggies — commonly used for drug packaging.
Officers described the discovery as unusual but serious.
A 44-year-old man from the Greater Toronto Area has been charged with:
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Two counts each of uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm
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Possession of weapons dangerous to the public
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Carrying a concealed weapon
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Three counts each of breaching probation and possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking
Colangeli added, with a touch of dry humor, “And no — I would not recommend this for your Easter Sunday dinner.”
The chicken was disposed of following the investigation.
