A North York man, who Police believe is an integral part of a large prescription pill trafficking ring in Northern Ontario, is in custody in Thunder Bay.
Nishnawbe-Aski Police say they believe 37-year-old Jabir Khan is responsible for the importation of oxycodone to First Nation communities across the North.
During a 2-year investigation, Police seized $360,000 worth of Oxycodone tablets and $60,000 cash.
The Combined Forces Organized Crime Unit and Toronto OPP arrested Khan in North York and flew him back to Thunder Bay.
Police searched his home and found $13,000 in cash.
Khan faces trafficking a controlled substance and possession of proceeds of crime charges.
A 36-year-old Toronto man, a 20-year-old Thunder Bay man and a 32-year-old Toronto woman have also been charged in connection with the investigation.
Major Drug Arrest Relating to Northern Ontario
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