Date of Release: May 31, 2023
(Moose Factory, ON) On May 25, 2023, members of the Nishnawbe Aski Police (NAPS) Drug Enforcement Unit, the NAPS Emergency Response Team, the Moose Factory Uniform Detachment Members and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant in the First Nation community of Moose Factory.
During the search, officers seized a quantity of drugs suspected to be Fentanyl and Oxycodone, and Canadian Currency.
As a result of the investigation, 3 individuals were arrested and charged with the following:
Jahmar Carleton HAMILTON, 26, of Brampton, Ontario:
• Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl contrary to Sec. 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
• Trafficking of a Schedule 1 Substance – contrary to Sec. 5(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5000 contrary to Sec. 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code.
Wellington ECHUM, 37, of Moose Factory, Ontario:
• Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl contrary to Sec. 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5000 contrary to Sec. 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code.
Harmony CHEECHOO, 42, of Moose Factory, Ontario:
• Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl contrary to Sec. 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5000 contrary to Sec. 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code.
All accused were subsequently released on conditions and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on August 1, 2023, in Moosonee, ON.
Moose Factory First Nation is located approximately 315 km north of Timmins, Ontario.
For further information, please contact:
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Sgt. Jackie George
Media Relations-Phone 807-346-6593
Nishnawbe Aski Police Headquarters
Thunder Bay, Ontario