(Marten Falls, ON) – A suspect connected to a drug trafficking investigation that began after a series of February overdoses in Marten Falls First Nation has been located and arrested.
Members of the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service working out of the Marten Falls Detachment responded to calls for service relating to drug overdoses within the community on February 29, 2024.
Narcan was provided to the overdose victims, who were then transported to the nearby nursing station for further evaluation and treatment. All identified victims survived.
Following further investigation, police identified a suspect connected to the drug trafficking activity believed to have led to these overdose cases. A warrant was obtained for the suspect’s arrest.
The accused was located and arrested in the community on Wednesday, March 20.
Shannon Melanie COASTER, 27, of Marten Falls First Nation, is charged with:
· Possession of Fentanyl for the Purpose of Trafficking
She has been released from custody with conditions and a future court appearance date of July 20, 2024.