Thunder Bay, Ont., police seize $270K in drugs, arrest three suspects

Thunder Bay police say they have arrested three people in a major drug bust involving cocaine, fentanyl and other substances worth more than $270,000.

The arrests took place between June 24 and July 3, Ontario Provincial Police said in a news release.

“The arrests were the result of a four-week investigation into the trafficking of illegal drugs and substances in northwestern Ontario,” the release said.

Thunder Bay Police were also involved in the operation, along with the OPP’s crime enforcement bureau and the North West canine unit.

Police seized drugs believed to be two kilograms of cocaine, 250 grams of fentanyl, hundreds of hydromorphone tablets, LSD powder and 12 pounds of illicit cannabis.

“Other items associated (with) drug trafficking” were also seized, police said.

A 29-year-old man from Mississauga and a 25-year-old woman from Thunder Bay have been charged with drug trafficking offences. A 40-year-old woman from Thunder Bay was charged with possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime exceeding $5,000.

The accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay at a later date.

Anyone with any information about the possession, manufacturing or trafficking of illicit drugs should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online.