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Drug Charges In Kashechewan First Nation

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A vehicle stop in Kashechewan has led to drug charges by Nishnawbe Aski Police.

Police say on June 26th they conducted the stop for a man that was wanted by police.

Police then say during the stop they found lots of money in the vehicle and further investigation led to finding a pill bottle containing methamphetamine pills.

Police say they seized 451 Methamphetamine pills worth an estimated $42,100

Police also say they seized over $24,000 in Canadian currency.

As a Result of the investigation 35 year old Chris Wesley, 37-year-old Kenny Wynne and 36-year-old Adam Wesley of Kashechewan First Nation face charges of Possession of Methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.

Two of the individuals were subsequently released on conditions and will next appear in court on August 20, 2020 in Kashechewan. The third individual was remanded into custody on previous charges.

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NDP Critic Calling For Re-Location Of Kashechewan

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The NDP critic for Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation says action speaks louder than words and it’s time to stop making promises and get boots on the ground.

Sol Mamakwa is commenting on the flood potential in Kashechewan First Nation as the Spring melt on the Albany River begins.

The remote northern community of 2,500 has been evacuated 17 times in the past three decades.

Mamakwa is calling on the government to step in and help move the community to their final relocation spot, so they don’t need to evacuate to communities already strained by COVID-19.

The Kiiwetinoong MPP says residents can either stay on reserve until the ice and the waters break through the dike or they can evacuate now to “Site 5”, the high ground area that was selected and agreed upon by both levels of government in 2019.

Mamakwa says there is little, if any, wiggle room right now and stresses the government has a responsibility to act.