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Crime news for Thunder Bay and the surrounding area. 

City police report an "alarming" increase in gun seizures

City police report an "alarming" increase in gun seizures

Police report a 92 per cent increase in firearms seized or surrendered in 2024 compared to the previous year.
Last week in numbers: OPP Thunder Bay calls for service

Last week in numbers: OPP Thunder Bay calls for service

OPP saw a slight increase in calls for service.
OPP charge 19 year-old with methamphetamine trafficking

OPP charge 19 year-old with methamphetamine trafficking

Police said the arrest comes as the result of an investigation that started in March.
Attempted break-in a 'terrifying experience,” says north end resident

Attempted break-in a 'terrifying experience,” says north end resident

Brenda Hansen says she was woken up early Thursday morning by a person attempting to break into her home.
Last week in numbers: OPP Thunder Bay calls for service

Last week in numbers: OPP Thunder Bay calls for service

A dip in calls for service for provincial police compared to the week before.
Thunder Bay police search two homes, arrest Toronto man for drug trafficking

Thunder Bay police search two homes, arrest Toronto man for drug trafficking

Police said they seized cocaine and oxycodone.
Three people facing trafficking, fireams charges

Three people facing trafficking, fireams charges

OPP seized about $77,000 worth of drugs.
New threatening text scam making the rounds

New threatening text scam making the rounds

Text messages are allegedly threatening in nature and attempt to extort the recipient.
A pair of investigations lead to seizure of more than $1M worth of drugs, city police say

A pair of investigations lead to seizure of more than $1M worth of drugs, city police say

Projects Decoy and Incognito also resulted in over 200 charges against dozens of people.
Thunder Bay police investigating report of stolen ATV

Thunder Bay police investigating report of stolen ATV

Police say the all-terrain vehicle was taken after it was dropped off for servicing at a business.
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