Northern Ontario drug bust nets $14K in cocaine

An undated exterior image of the UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service building on M'Chigeeng First Nation on Manitoulin Island. (File photo/CTV News Northern Ontario)

A 36-year-old man from Whitefish River First Nation faces drug trafficking charges after police executed a search warrant at a residence in the community.

Members of the UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service, with assistance from its canine unit, carried out the warrant on June 24 as part of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation, police said in a new release.

Cash, cocaine, more seized

According to police, during the execution of the search warrant, officers seized approximately $14,000 worth of suspected cocaine, cash believed to be proceeds of crime, along with a cellular phone and multiple digital scales.

As a result of the investigation, the man has been charged with drug trafficking and possession of property obtained by crime.

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

Police urge community collaboration

The UCCM Anishnaabe police used the incident to remind the public that protecting the health, safety and well-being of the communities they serve requires ongoing collaboration between police and community members.

“Community safety is a shared responsibility,” police said.

“Together, we can make a difference.”

Anyone with information regarding drug trafficking, organized crime or other criminal activity is asked to call the UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service at 705-377-7135 or contact Rainbow Crime Stoppers anonymously.