Four people have been arrested following a drug bust in Sandy Lake First Nation.
A search of two homes by members of the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service and Provincial Police was carried out.
Officers found drugs suspected to be cocaine, oxycodone, and hydromorphone.
They also seized three firearms and cash.
Police say 45 year old Miriam Mamakeesic, 45 year old Billy Jack “BJ” Kakegamick, 25 year old Syvian Fiddler and 46 year old Carey Fiddler all face charges.
Breakdown of charges:
1) Miriam MAMAKEESIC, 45 years of age, of Sandy Lake First Nation, Trafficking a Controlled Substance Sec. 5(1) Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Sec. 354(1)(a) Criminal Code.
2) Billy Jack “BJ” KAKEGAMICK, 45 years of age, of Sandy Lake First Nation, Trafficking a Controlled Substance Sec. 5(1) Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime. Sec. 354(1)(a) Criminal Code.
3) Sylvian FIDDLER, 25 years of age, of Sandy Lake First Nation, three counts of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Sec. 5(2) Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
4) Carey FIDDLER, 46 years of age, of Sandy Lake First Nation, three counts of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Sec. 5(2) Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, Possession of
Property Obtained by Crime Sec. 354(1)(a) Criminal Code, and three counts of Careless Storage of a Firearm Sec. 86(1) Criminal Code.
