(Webequie, ON) – Police arrested two people following a drug trafficking investigation in Webequie First Nation this week.
Members of the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service’s Intelligence Unit, and NAPS Emergency Response Team, executed a search warrant at a residential address in Webequie First Nation in the morning hours of Thursday, March 20.
The warrant was obtained as a result of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation by members of the NAPS Central Drug Enforcement Unit.
A search of the home led to the seizure of suspected cocaine, cash, and paraphernalia consistent with drug trafficking.
Two suspects were located in the home, and taken into custody without incident.
An 18-year-old male from Webequie First Nation, is charged with:
Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking
Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
A 43-year-old female from Webequie First Nation, is charged with:
Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking
Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
Both have been released from custody with conditions and future court appearance dates.
The names of accused individuals are withheld until charges against them have been sworn before the courts.