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Drug bust made in Big Trout Lake

Police have a 41-year-old man in custody after a seizure of drugs bound for Big Trout Lake.
Leith Dunick
Leith Dunick

Police have a 41-year-old man in custody after a seizure of drugs bound for Big Trout Lake.

Ontario Provincial Police and Big Trout Lake say they were tipped off about a man flying into the northern reserve on May 25 with controlled substances allegedly in his possession.

The Weagamow, Ont. suspect, who is scheduled to appear in Big Trout Lake court on July 11, was arrested and charged with two counts of possession.

Police estimated the street value of the drugs seized at more than $3,000.

Leith Dunick

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A proud Nova Scotian who has called Thunder Bay home since 2002, Leith is Dougall Media's director of news, but still likes to tell your stories. Wants his Expos back and to see Neil Young at least one more time (it's happening!). Twitter: @LeithDunick
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