Police have arrested a 70-year-old man for allegedly dealing crack cocaine in Barrie.

According to investigators, the man and a 55-year-old woman were arrested by the Barrie police street crime unit on Sunday.

The man faces several charges including possession for the purpose of trafficking and possession of cocaine. The accused is expected to go before a Barrie court on Monday.

The woman was also charged with possession crack cocaine. She has been released on a promise to appear in a court in September.