Code-name ‘Project Braided’ turned up stash of cocaine and cash

Anishinabek Police Service and Southern Georgian Bay OPP raided a home and netted drugs, cash and more. PHOTO: OPP

The Southern Georgian Bay OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), in partnership with the Anishinabek Police Service (Christian Island) arrested a woman on drug trafficking charges Wednesday.

The OPP Central Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) conducted a traffic stop on Vasey Road after a woman left a home in Tay Township.

She was taken into custody without incident, and the vehicle search led to the seizure of cocaine and currency.

Police executed search warrants at her home and seized the following property and proceeds of crime:

• Approximately 1.39 kilograms of cocaine
• Quantities of crack cocaine
• More than $47,500 of Canadian and American currency
• Jewelry, designer luggage and clothing, approximate value of $60,000
• A 2017 Honda Civic
• Cell phones and equipment consistent with drug trafficking

A 40-year-old Tay Township woman has been charged with possession and trafficking cocaine, as well as possession of proceeds of crime over $5,000.

Anyone with information regarding illegal drug activity is encouraged to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit information online where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward.