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Drug bust at North Spirit Lake Airport

The Nishnawbe Aski Police say they have seized about 260 thousand dollars of illegal drugs at the North Spirit Lake airport.

They’ve also charged a 38-year-old man from Winnipeg with two counts of trafficking.

The investigation began this past Sunday, when police were contacted about two suspects in came on a flight from Winnipeg.

Police say they seized crack cocaine and oxycodone.

A 25-year-old woman from North Spirit Lake was also arrested, but charges against her are still pending.


  • Tim Davidson has more than 30 years of experience in radio news. He is based in Kenora and covers stories in northwestern Ontario. Contact Tim at davidson.tim@radioabl.ca.

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