OPP lay charges against seven in Kenora drug probe

An Ontario Provincial Police officer is seen taking notes in this undated police image. (File photo/Supplied/Ontario Provincial Police)

Seven Kenora area residents are facing charges following a drug trafficking investigation in the District of Kenora.

Ontario Provincial Police said during the summer of 2026, members from various teams commenced an investigation into the illicit trafficking of controlled substances occurring in the downtown core of the City of Kenora.

On Oct. 6, OPP, with assistance from the Treaty Three Police Service, arrested two individuals and a subsequent search warrant was executed in the city.

The other five accused were arrested later on Oct. 6 and 7.

“As a result of the investigation, police seized a quantity of methamphetamine, hydromorphone, a replica firearm, cash and drug trafficking paraphernalia,” OPP said in a news release Friday.

21 charges laid

As a result of the investigation, the seven accused face the following charges:

• A 31-year-old Kenora man has been charged with drug trafficking and possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime.
• A 34-year-old Kenora man has been charged with two drug trafficking offences and two counts of possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime.
• A 35-year-old Kenora resident has been charged with drug trafficking.
• A 43-year-old Kenora man has been charged with four drug trafficking offences and possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime.
• A 44-year-old Kenora man has been charged with three drug trafficking offences, two counts of possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime and carrying a concealed weapon.
• A 26-year-old man from Naotkamegwanning First Nation has been charged with drug trafficking and possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime.
• A 38-year-old man from Washagamis Bay First Nation has been charged with drug trafficking.

The accused are all scheduled to appear at the Kenora Courthouse at a later date.