Northwestern Ontario raid sees cash, suspected cocaine, meth, meds seized

An undated police image of an Ontario Provincial Police cruiser in a rural area. (File photo/Ontario Provincial Police/Facebook)

A drug trafficking investigation in the Municipality of Sioux Lookout has resulted in the seizure of a significant quantity of suspected illicit drugs and more than $40,000 in cash.

Four individuals are facing charges following the execution of a search warrant at a residence in Durantes Trailer Park on Tuesday.

Cash, drugs seized

Police say the warrant led to the discovery of a substantial amount of controlled substances.

“Following the investigation, police have seized approximately 250 grams of suspected cocaine, 30 grams of methamphetamine and other controlled medications,” OPP said in a news release.

Officers also seized more than $40,000 in cash “which is believed to be proceeds of crime,” along with a replica firearm and several cellphones.

Multiple people charged

The four individuals taken into custody include a 19-year-old man from Toronto, an 18-year-old man from North York, a 54-year-old local man and a 35-year-old local woman.

All four have been charged with three counts of drug trafficking and one count of possession of proceeds obtained by crime.

Additional charges were laid against specific individuals. The 19-year-old Toronto man and the 54-year-old local man are also charged with possession of an imitation weapon for a dangerous purpose. The 18-year-old from North York and the 54-year-old local man face additional charges for violating probation orders.

Following bail hearings, the three men were remanded into custody. The 35-year-old woman was held for bail and has since been released. She is scheduled to appear in court next on April 14.