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RAINY RIVER DRUGS

Two charged after OPP seize drugs, weapons in Rainy River District

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Two people are facing charges after Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) seized property valued at more than $325,000 in the Rainy River District.

On May 7, OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) with assistance from the Kenora CSCU, Dryden CSCU, Kenora Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB), Northwest Region Emergency Response Team (ERT), and the Canine Unit, executed a search warrant in Fort Frances.

During the search, police seized a large quantity of cocaine and fentanyl, along with hydromorphone, oxycodone, Canadian currency, American currency, and evidence of drug trafficking and weapons.

Both accused, age 54 and 45, are expected to appear in court at a later date.

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Province Announces CCTV Funding For Police

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The provincial government is announcing another tool in the fight against organized crime.

Six million dollars has been promised over three years for new CCTV cameras.

Solicitor General Sylvia Jones says the funding is available to any police department that applies for the money.

“Our front line police tell us CCTV technology works and is one the best tools we have to gain a critical advantage over criminal organizations,” says Jones.

“Gang members are less likely to commit a crime if they are they are at a greater risk of being caught and video footage of crimes committed will help with investigations, identify suspects and support prosecutions to keep criminals off our streets.”

Jones says this follows up on last week’s three million dollars Proceeds of Crime announcement.