Multiple arrests and charges following a drug trafficking investigation in Sioux Lookout dubbed ‘Operation Dogwood’.
A series of five separate search warrants were carried out last Thursday and Friday by Provincial Police, Nishnawbe Aski Police and Treaty Three Police.
Five people were arrested and officers seized over $152,000 worth of drugs, including cocaine and methamphetamine.
Police also seized a loaded handgun and over $30,000 cash.
OPP say 29 year old Joel Edwards of Barrie, 19 year old Maikela Young of Whitby and 40 year old Russia Reyes of Sioux Lookout all face a number of drug and firearms related charges.
-Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of trafficking, contrary to sec. 5(2) of the CDSA (two counts)
-Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000, contrary to sec. 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code (CC)
-Careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition, contrary to sec. 86(1) of the CC
-Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, contrary to sec. 88 of the CC
-Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm, contrary to sec. 91(1) of the CC
-Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm, contrary to sec. 92(1) of the CC
-Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition, contrary to sec. 92(2) of the CC
-Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a prohibited or restricted weapon, contrary to sec. 94 of the CC; and
-Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm, contrary to sec. 95(1) of the CC
Police say 43 year old Quirino Agustin and 28 year old Jonathan Tompkins, both of Sioux Lookout, face drug trafficking charges.
-Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of trafficking, contrary to sec. 5(2) of the CDSA (two counts)
