KENORA — Two individuals are facing drug trafficking charges following an investigation led by the Kenora Detachment Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU).
On May 22, 2024, shortly after 4:00 p.m., two individuals were arrested on Lakeview Drive as a result of an ongoing drug investigation.
As a result of the arrests, police later executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant at a residence on Heenan Place in the City of Kenora.
The investigation resulted in the seizure of suspected illicit substances, including hydromorphone, Canadian currency, unmarked contraband cigarettes, and other items associated with drug trafficking were also seized. The estimated street value of hydromorphone was approximately $6,420.00.
Assisting with the investigation was the Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, Provincial Operations Intelligence Bureau, Treaty Three Police Service Street Crime Unit, and OPP Street Crime Units from Red Lake, Sioux Lookout and Fort Frances.
As a result, 71-year-old Kenora man has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code, CDSA, and Tobacco Tax Act with:
· Traffick in Schedule I Substance - Opioid
· Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Opioid
· Possession of Proceeds Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
· Possess Unmarked Cigarettes
· Possess Unmarked Cigarettes for Sale
A 30-year-old female from Keewatin has been arrested and charged under the CDSA with Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Opioid.
The male is being held in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kenora at a later date.
The second accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kenora at a later date.
