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North York man charged in Dryden drug bust

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A 35-year-old man from North York has been charged with possession of illicit drugs for the purpose of trafficking following a traffic stop in Dryden.

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with assistance from several other law enforcement teams, made the arrest on the afternoon of March 24.

After the traffic stop on Van Horne Avenue, officers executed a search warrant at a residence on First Street, where they seized suspected illicit drugs, including cocaine, along with cash and additional evidence of drug trafficking.

The man faces multiple charges and is being held in custody as he awaits a scheduled court appearance before the Ontario Court of Justice on March 27.

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Three In Kenora Charged With Drug Trafficking

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Three Kenora residents are facing several charges each after a drug bust on Ninth Street North on Tuesday.

The Kenora OPP says after an investigation between officers in Kenora, Sioux Lookout, Red Lake and Fort Frances, as well as the Treaty Three Police Service, a search warrant was executed in the 200 block of Ninth Street North on January 24.

During their search, officers found and seized roughly $34,000 worth of crystal methamphetamine, hydromorphone tablets, cocaine and other items used in the sale of drugs – including a taser.

As a result, 40-year-old Sean Caston of Kenora is facing charges of:

– Possession for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine,
– Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine,
– Possession for the purpose of trafficking – hydromorphone,
– Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000,

51-year-old Brad Lacombe of Kenora is facing charges of:

– Possession for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine,
– Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine,
– Possession for the purpose of trafficking – hydromorphone,
– Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000,

46-year-old Brandy Pelletier of Kenora is facing charges of:

– Possession for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine,
– Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine,
– Possession for the purpose of trafficking – hydromorphone,
– Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000,

The OPP says Caston and Lacombe were held in custody, while Pelletier is scheduled to appear in Kenora courts on March 2, 2023.

The OPP reminds the public that anyone with any information regarding illegal drugs in the community is asked to contact police at 1-888-310-1122, anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.crimestoppers.ca.

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Drug Trafficking Charges In Sioux Lookout

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Two people have been arrested in Sioux Lookout for drug trafficking.

On Monday, around 11 am, officer spotted a suspicious vehicle parked near a recreational area in the area of Third Avenue North.

The OPP were able to seize about 75 hundred dollars worth of methamphetamines, cocaine, magic mushrooms and prescription drugs.

Canadian currency, knifes and a loaded pellet gun were also taken.

20 year old Erin Gray has been charged with trafficking and carrying a concealed weapon while 21 year old Vanessa Boucher-Panacheese has been charged with carrying a concealed weapon and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

They have both been released and will appear in Sioux Lookout Court on August 30 to face the charges.

(Photo provided by the OPP)

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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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Two Charged After Possible Overdose Deaths

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Provincial Police have charged two people after two suspected overdose deaths in Chapleau.

OPP say that on January 30th, they were called to a home where a 35-year-old was found unresponsive and later pronounced deceased. On February 2nd, officers checked on a 55-year-old at their home and found the person had died.

On Thursday, OPP and Nishnawbe Aski Police Service raided two homes on Brunswick House First Nation near Chapleau, which turned up suspected opiates, amphetamines and other evidence of drug trafficking.

Two residents of the First Nation are facing drug trafficking charges.

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Red Lake OPP Arrest Two Women On Drug Trafficking Charges

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Two women have been arrested in Red Lake on drug trafficking charges.

53-year-old Adrienne Landers of McKenzie Island and 53-year-old Daina Krivoshea of Winnipeg were picked up on Tuesday of this week.

The OPP say about $13,000 worth of cocaine, codeine, a prohibited weapon and Canadian and American currency were seized.

Police in Red Lake says they were helped out by the Kenora Street Crimes Unit and the Kenora Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau.

They are due to appear in Kenora Court in early April.