Northern Ontario drug bust nets $103K in fentanyl, meth, cocaine

Fort Albany First Nation residents charged after police seize more than $100,000 in cocaine, fentanyl and meth along with more than $25,000 in cash.

The Nishnawbe Aski Police Service has charged two people and seized more than $100,000 worth of illicit drugs following a search of a home in Fort Albany First Nation this week.

Members of the police service executed a search warrant at a residential address on Tuesday morning.

“The warrant was obtained as a result of an ongoing investigation into drug trafficking activity within the community of Fort Albany First Nation,” said police in a news release.

Cash, drugs seized

During the search, officers located and seized quantities of suspected fentanyl, crystal methamphetamine, oxycodone tablets, hydromorphone tablets and cocaine – along with more than $25,000 in cash.

“The estimated street value of drugs seized totals $103,000,” said police.

Two suspects were also located at the home and taken into custody without incident.

Both charged

A 37-year-old and a 46-year-old, both from Fort Albany First Nation, are each charged with five counts of drug trafficking and possession of property obtained by crime.

Both accused appeared for a bail hearing on Wednesday and were remanded into custody pending future court appearances.

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