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$47,413 of illegal drugs seized at traffic stop

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Members of the Kenora detachment of the OPP are laying trafficking charges on a 35 year old from Winnipeg.

The accused was stopped late Tuesday night for a highway traffic offence. Police observed cannabis packaging inside the vehicle and conducted a search under the Cannabis Control Act. They found and seized $47,413 worth of suspected crack cocaine and cocaine.

The man has been arrested and faces the following charges:

·      Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

In addition, the accused is facing charges of the following highway traffic violations:

·      Speeding 1 – 49 km/h over posted limit

·      Failure to surrender licence

He is being held in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kenora on the 11th of February 2026.

Three people facing drug related charges following traffic stop in Kenora

Three people facing drug related charges following traffic stop in Kenora

Three people are facing charges following a drug trafficking investigation in Kenora.

On Thursday officer performed a traffic stop on Anderson Road.

During the stop, an investigation led to the seizure of suspected cocaine, methamphetamine, fentanyl, and hydromorphone.

This led to the arrest of three individuals in the vehicle.

The accused, a 36-year-old from Dryden, a 50-year-old from Kenora, and a 32-year-old from Keewatin are facing the following charges:

  • Possession of a substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of a substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine
  • Possession of a substance for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl
  • Possession of a substance for the purpose of trafficking – hydromorphone
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000

The accused from Keewatin has also been charged with failure to comply with a probation order.

All of the accused remain in custody with future court dates.