Police in Thunder Bay say a drug trafficking investigation has led to charges for two people and the seizure of suspected cocaine and fentanyl. Police said officers with the Thunder Bay Police Service commenced an investigation into suspected drug trafficking activity earlier this year, which led to a search warrant being obtained for a residence in the South High Street area. According to investigators, the warrant was executed on Oct. 13. “A male suspect was located within the residence and arrested,” police said in a news release Wednesday. “A female suspect was located and arrested a short time later.” Search and seizure Police said a search of the residence led to the seizure of quantities of suspected cocaine and fentanyl, along with $1,750 in cash. “Throughout the course of the investigation, police recovered 312 grams of suspected cocaine and 160 grams of suspected fentanyl, with a combined total estimated street value of $110,000,” police said. Two charged As a result of the investigation, a 24-year-old man from Toronto was charged with eight drug trafficking offences and four counts of possession of proceeds of crime, while a 30-year-old local woman was charged with three drug trafficking offences and two counts of possession of proceeds of crime. The accused individuals have been remanded into custody following an initial court appearance.
