THUNDER BAY — A woman from Fort William First Nation and a man from Thunder Bay face charges as the result of an investigation by multiple police services into drug trafficking in both communities.
OPP released details Tuesday about the outcome of a search conducted under a warrant at an address on Fort William First Nation on July 30.
Police seized suspected cocaine and crack cocaine, half a dozen imitation firearms, ammunition, four cell phones, $1,500 in cash, digital scales, and an SUV as offence-related property.
A 40-year old woman is charged with 15 offences including failure to comply with a release order, driving while prohibited, possession of cocaine for trafficking, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and possession of property obtained by crime.
A 25-year-old man is charged with failure to comply with a release order and possession of cocaine for trafficking.
The OPP-led provincial guns and enforcement team initiated the intelligence-led investigation in June, joined by the OPP organized crime enforcement bureau, the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service and the Anishinabek Police Service.
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