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Significant Drug Bust In Thunder Bay

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Thunder Bay Police made a huge drug bust at a home on McKellar Street North.

It was Tuesday evening that police entered a home with a search warrant from an ongoing drug investigation.

Two people were located inside, while a third tried to flee on foot. Officer caught that suspect in the neighbours yard.

All three individuals were arrested and hail from Toronto.

Investigators collected quite the stash of drugs, more than $100,000 in cash and a loaded handgun.

A large quantity of cocaine, crack cocaine, methamphetamine, oxycodone pills, hydromorphone pills, fentanyl and paraphernalia consistent with drug trafficking were all bagged for evidence and has an estimated street value of $1.6 million.

Of the three people charged, one of the suspects was previously arrested in Thunder Bay in January and March of 2019 and was convicted of trafficking cocaine.

There are a total of 34 charges against the two men and one woman, with all three being remanded into custody with future appearance dates.

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Kenora OPP Arrest 3 People For Drug Trafficking

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The Kenora OPP have taken over $110,000 worth of cocaine off the street following a drug bust.

Police have arrested three people for trafficking following a bust on Thursday.

The OPP’s Street Crimes Unit, Organized Crime Unit, the Intelligence Unit and the Treaty Three Police arrested one suspect outside of a home on Kendall Inlet Road.

A second person was arrested and warrant was executed on a home on Bunny Street and a third person was picked on Miikana Way.

The OPP say this part of a four month long investigation called “Operation Fenshaw”.

Police say over 1,000 grams of coke was seized along with some Canadian currency, two vehicles and drug paraphernalia.

63 year old Lorne McGuffin, 55 year old Barry Harper and 65 year old Lea Cameron have been arrested on trafficking charges.

 

(Two of the vehicles seized by the OPP in “Operation Fenshaw”)

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69 Charges Laid In Project Jules

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Ten people are facing a total of 69 charges following a drug bust in the Rainy River District.

Ontario Provincial Police executed a dozen search warrants at various places, include at a motel in downtown Fort Frances, in an operation dubbed Project Jules.

Over $70 thousand in charges and large quantities of cocaine, fentanyl, hydromorphone and crystal meth were seized.

Police estimate the street value of the drugs seized to be almost $500 thousand.

Police say it the two-month undercover operation was done in response to several drug overdoses in the region.

A total of 12 search warrants were executed resulting in 69 charges. Arrested and charged are:

27 year old Bryant ACHEAMPONG of Fort Frances, charged with:

Trafficking in Schedule 1 (cocaine) contrary to section 5(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
Possession of proceeds of crime contrary to section 354(1) (a) of the Criminal Code. X 2 counts
Fail to comply with release order contrary to section 145(5) (a) of the Criminal Code.
Trafficking of Schedule 1 (Fentanyl) contrary to section 5(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
ACHMEAPONG has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.

30 year old Ashley GAUTHIER of Fort Frances, charged with:

Trafficking of Schedule 1 (Fentanyl) contrary to section 5(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
Possession of proceeds of crime contrary to section 354(1) (a) of the Criminal Code. X 3 counts
Theft under $5000 contrary to section 334(b) of the Criminal Code
Fail to comply with release order contrary to section 145(5) (a) of the Criminal Code.
Trafficking in Schedule 1 (cocaine) contrary to section 5(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
GAUTHIER has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.

38 year old Leah HUNTER of Rainy River First Nation, charged with:

Trafficking of Schedule 1 (Fentanyl) contrary to section 5(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
Possession of proceeds of crime contrary to section 354(1) (a) of the Criminal Code. X 2 counts
Theft under $5000 contrary to section 334(b) of the Criminal Code
Carry a Weapon contrary to section 88 of the Criminal Code
HUNTER has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.

60 year old Kim BYEONG of Fort Frances, charged with:

Trafficking in Schedule 1 (cocaine) contrary to section 5(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
Possession of proceeds of crime contrary to section 354(1) (a) of the Criminal Code.
BYEONG was released from custody with a future court date of 19 July 2021 at the Fort Frances Ontario Court of Justice.

57 year old Timothy MAINVILLE of Couchiching First Nation, charged with:

Trafficking in Schedule 1 (cocaine) contrary to section 5(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
Possession of proceeds of crime contrary to section 354(1) (a) of the Criminal Code.
Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm contrary to section 92(1) of the Criminal Code.
Careless storage of a firearm contrary to section 86(1) of the Criminal Code.
MAINVILLE was released from custody with a future court date of 26 July 2021 at the Fort Frances Ontario Court of Justice.

24 year old Katelynn MELINE of Fort Frances, charged with:

Trafficking in Schedule 1 (cocaine) contrary to section 5(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
Possession of proceeds of crime contrary to section 354(1) (a) of the Criminal Code.
MELINE was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
27 year old Stuart SANGSTER of La Vallee Twp., charged with:
Trafficking in Schedule 1 (cocaine) contrary to section 5(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
Possession of proceeds of crime contrary to section 354(1) (a) of the Criminal Code.
SANGSTER was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

30 year old Adream SPOON of Fort Frances, charged with:

Trafficking in Schedule 1 (cocaine) contrary to section 5(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
Possession of proceeds of crime contrary to section 354(1) (a) of the Criminal Code.
SPOON was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

26 year old Scot TOLGONI of Atikokan, charged with:

Trafficking in Schedule 1 (cocaine) contrary to section 5(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
Possession of proceeds of crime contrary to section 354(1) (a) of the Criminal Code.
TOLGONI was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

23 year old Fawn PERRAULT of Big Grassy First Nation, charged with:

Fail to comply with release order contrary to section 145(5)(a) of the Criminal Code
Trafficking in Schedule 1 (methamphetamine) contrary to section 5(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
PERRAULT was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

33 year old Kayla COPENACE of Big Grassy First Nation, charged with:

Trafficking in Schedule 1 (methamphetamine) contrary to section 5(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. X 2 counts
COPENACE was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

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Large Amount Of Cash Seized In Traffic Stop

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Not much is known but Provincial Police in northwestern Ontario are reporting a significant drug bust.

OPP issued a Tweet Monday about a traffic stop in the Dryden area.

Officers seized just under one kilogram of suspected cocaine and a large amount of cash.

Police are investigating and no other information has been released.

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Drug Charges In Sioux Lookout

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Provincial Police in Sioux Lookout are reporting drug charges after a search warrant at a hotel.

Police say they conducted the search warrant early Wednesday morning at 2:03am.

Police then say they located around 43 grams of Cocaine, 8mg of Suboxone and $2,119 in Canadian currency and drug paraphernalia.

As a result of investigations, 42-year-old Wesley Ostamas of Dryden and 32-year-old Nicki Dominique Jourdain of Thunder Bay face multiple charges including Possession of Cocaine for the purpose of Trafficking, Possession of Suboxone for the purpose of Trafficking and Possession of Property obtained by crime under $5,000.

Both of the accused will appear in Sioux Lookout Court on September 8th.

 

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Multiple Drug Charges Laid In Red Lake

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Provincial Police in Red Lake are reporting multiple drug trafficking charges after an investigation.

OPP say they conducted the investigation on Tuesday along with the Community Street Crime Unit and officers from the Kenora Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau and they seized a quantity of methamphetamine, cocaine, morphine, codeine and Canadian currency.

Police say the estimated street value of the drugs is $60,000.

OPP say as a result of the investigation, 36-year-old Anthony Howell of Red Lake was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of Methamphetamine for the purpose of Trafficking
  • Possession of Cocaine for the purpose of Trafficking
  • Possession of Morphine for the purpose of Trafficking
  • Possession of Codeine for the purpose of Trafficking
  • Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime under $5,000
  • Failing to Comply with Probation Order
  • Possession of a Prohibited Weapon

Police say the accused remains in police custody awaiting a bail hearing.

 

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Multiple Drug Charges After Traffic Stop By Dryden Police

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Dryden Police are reporting drug charges after a traffic stop in the area.

Police say they originally pulled the vehicle over since it was being operated with a license plate that is not authorized for the vehicle being driven.

Police then say when they were placing a suspect in custody, they noticed multiple drug paraphernalia which resulted in a full search of the vehicle.

Dryden Police say during the investigation they discovered quantities of Cocaine, Fentanyl, Oxycontin, Suboxone and Percocet.

Police say 38-year-old Trevor Varga and 39-year-old Collin Ross both of Thunder Bay have been charged with 5 charges each of Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance (Cocaine, Fentanyl, Oxycontin, Percocet, Suboxone), Obstruction of Peace Officer and Failing To Comply with a Release Order.

Varga also faces Driving Under Suspension and Use of plate not authorized for vehicle charges while Ross also faces a Fail to comply with Probation Order charge.

Both of the accused were released on an Undertaking and will appear in Dryden Court on June 22nd.

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Cocaine Bust In Balmertown

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Provincial Police in Red Lake are reporting drug charges after a search warrant in Balmertown.

Police say the warrant was executed by the Community Street Crime Unit along with the Kenora Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, Dryden and Kenora CSCU, and Provincial Operations Intelligence Bureau.

Police then say during the search they located a quantity of cocaine with a street value of around $7,000 as well as a small quantity of Canadian currency.

OPP say as a result of investigations they have arrested and charged 24-year-old James McKee of Balmertown for Possession of Cocaine for the purpose of Trafficking, Possession of Proceeds of Property obtained by Crime under $5,000, and Failing to Comply with Probation Order.

He will appear in Red Lake Court on March 12th to answer to the charges.

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Dryden Police Lay Drug Charges

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Dryden Police are reporting more drug charges in the City.

Police say in the early morning hours today they saw a suspicious man trying to open the door to a residence on Florence Street.

Police then say after investigations they arrested the accused and he faces charges of Possession of Cocaine for the purpose of Trafficking, Possession of Methamphetamine for the purpose of Trafficking and Possession of a Prohibited Weapon.

Dryden Police say 21-year-old Logan Krassilowsky of Dryden was released on a Promise to Appear for November 25th.

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