Northern Ont. drug probe leads to firearm, trafficking charges

Two people have been charged after police in Kapuskasing seized drugs – including cocaine -- cash and weapons from a residence on Wednesday.

Two northern Ontario residents are facing multiple charges, including drug trafficking and firearms offences, after Ontario Provincial Police executed a search warrant at a Kapuskasing home last week.

OPP officers carried out the warrant under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act at a residence on Stewart Street on Dec. 17.

Investigation focused on trafficking

“The investigation focused on alleged drug trafficking activities and the search warrant was executed without incident,” police said in a news release.

As a result, a 42-year-old woman from Kapuskasing was arrested inside the home and during the investigation, officers also arrested a 33-year-old man from Kapuskasing without incident.

Both individuals have been charged with drug trafficking related to cocaine.

Additional firearms charges laid

The woman faces several additional charges – including unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of a prohibited device or ammunition, and careless storage of both a firearm and ammunition. She is also charged with possession of proceeds of crime over $5,000.

Both are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Kapuskasing at a later date.

Police underscored the seriousness of the alleged offences.

“OPP reminds the public that drug trafficking and unsafe firearm possession are serious offences that jeopardize the safety of communities,” said the provincial police service.

“OPP remains committed to investigating criminal activity and removing illicit drugs and firearms from our streets.”