Pair arrested on drug trafficking charges

NEWS RELEASE
THUNDER BAY POLICE SERVICE
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Police arrested two people and seized drugs with an estimated street value of about $20,000 Wednesday evening.

As a result of an ongoing investigation, police attended and searched a residence in the zero-to-100 block of Cumberland Street North just before 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21.

Following the search, police found and seized a significant quantity of illicit drugs including crystal methamphetamine, cocaine, crack cocaine, oxycodone, and heroin.

Paraphernalia consistent with drug trafficking and about $10,000 CAD was also seized. Police also observed weapons in the residence, including knives and bear spray.

Police arrested and charged one male and one female for drug-related offences.

Timothy ST GERMAIN, 34, of Sudbury is charged with Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking x 4 and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000

Jodee Dawn LUCK, 43, of Thunder Bay is charged with Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking x 4 and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000.

Both appeared in bail court Thursday morning and were remanded into custody with future appearance dates.

This investigation is part of an ongoing specialized joint force operation that includes resources and members from the Thunder Bay Police Service’s Intelligence Unit, OPP, Nishnawbe Aski Police Service and Anishinabek Police Service.