(Attawapiskat, ON) – An investigation into drug trafficking in Attawapiskat First Nation has led to nine arrests and the seizure of about $200,000 worth of drugs.
Frontline members of the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service working out of the Attawapiskat First Nation detachment, with assistance from the NAPS Intelligence Unit, conducted a series of investigations connected to the trafficking of drugs into the community.
As a result of continued investigation, a number of suspects were identified as being involved in trafficking narcotics through the airport.
NAPS Attawapiskat detachment frontline officers identified and located nine suspects between Tuesday, July 30, and Friday, Aug 2. All suspects were located and arrested at the airport without incident.
Methamphetamine pills, crystal methamphetamine, ketamine, methadone, Percocet pills, codeine pills, Ritalin pills, and a small quantity of Fentanyl were seized.
The estimated street value of narcotics seized totals about $200,000 CAD.
A 40-year-old female from Attawapiskat First Nation is charged with:
Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purpose of Trafficking
A 56-year-old female from North Bay, Ont., is charged with:
Possession of Fentanyl
Possession of Methylphenidate
Possession of Methadone for the Purpose of Trafficking
Possession of Ketamine for the Purpose of Trafficking
A 65-year-old male from Attawapiskat First Nation is charged with:
Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purpose of Trafficking
Possession of Percocet for the Purpose of Trafficking
Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
A 29-year-old female from Attawapiskat First Nation is charged with:
Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purpose of Trafficking
Possession of Percocet for the Purpose of Trafficking
A 54-year-old female from Attawapiskat First Nation is charged with:
Possession of Percocet for the Purpose of Trafficking
A 35-year-old female from Moose Factory First Nation is charged with:
Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purpose of Trafficking
Possession of Oxycodone for the Purpose of Trafficking
A 26-year-old male from Attawapiskat First Nation is charged with:
Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purpose of Trafficking
Possession of Codeine for the Purpose of Trafficking
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
A 41-year-old female from Attawapiskat First Nation is charged with:
Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purpose of Trafficking
Possession of Percocet for the Purpose of Trafficking
A 27-year-old female from Attawapiskat First Nation is charged with:
Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purpose of Trafficking
All accused have been released from custody with conditions and a future court appearance dates.
The names of accused persons are not released until charges have been formally sworn before the courts.