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Three Islanders, one Southern Ontario man charged following drug warrant

The Manitoulin OPP has charged four people with drug and weapons related offences after a search warrant was executed in Wikwemikong Unceded Territory.

OPP Constable Jessica Gilbertson says late last week, a search warrant was executed at a residence on Peltier’s Trail in Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory.

She says police arrested six people and seized suspected cocaine, crack cocaine and fentanyl with a street value of $26,500 as well as drug paraphernalia, a loaded handgun and over $5,000 in cash.

Gilbertson adds two of the individuals were released from police custody unconditionally with the other four, two men and two women, facing multiple drug-related charges including several counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking.

She says the four are to appear in Sudbury court on November 22nd.

A 46-year-old woman from Wikwemikong Unceded Territory has been charged with:

 

Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid (other than heroin)

Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine – two counts

Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000

Careless storage of a firearm

Unauthorized possession of prohibited firearm

Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm

Possession of loaded prohibited firearm

Tampering with serial number of a firearm

Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose

Possession of a firearm obtained by crime

 

A 26-year-old woman from Wikwemikong Unceded Territory has been charged with:

Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid (other than heroin)

Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine – two counts

Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000

Careless storage of a firearm

Unauthorized possession of prohibited firearm

Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm

Possession of loaded prohibited firearm

Tampering with serial number of a firearm

Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose

Possession of a firearm obtained by crime

 

A 53-year-old man from Wikwemikong Unceded Territory has been charged with:

Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid (other than heroin)

Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine – two counts

Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000

Careless storage of a firearm

Unauthorized possession of prohibited firearm

Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm

Possession of loaded prohibited firearm

Tampering with serial number of a firearm

Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose

Possession of a firearm obtained by crime

Possession of a firearm contrary to a Prohibition Order

 

 

A 23-year-old from Ajax has been charged with:

Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid (other than heroin)

Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine – two counts

Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000

Careless storage of a firearm

Unauthorized possession of prohibited firearm

Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm

Possession of loaded prohibited firearm

Tampering with serial number of a firearm

Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose

Possession of a firearm obtained by crime

Failure to comply with a release order – other than to attend court – two counts

 

Rosalind Russell
Rosalind Russellhttp://myespanolanow.com
Rosalind is Vista Radio's CJJM 99.3 FM - CJJM - Espanola's long-time Morning Announcer and Regional News Anchor/Journalist covering the districts of Sudbury, Algoma and Manitoulin. With a career in multi-media spanning the last 45 years, she has expertise in radio, television, newspaper and magazine writing. A long-time volunteer, she is the Inaugural 2025 Senior of the Year Award representing the Town of Espanola and represented women empowerment as the national 2024 Ms. Elite Regional Canada titleholder. A mother of five, and grandmother of two says simply, "I am the Queen of my Universe, and my children/grandchildren are my Crowning Jewels." Volunteering, pageants, reading and writing are her passions. If you have a story to share, email Roz at: [email protected] or call 1705-869-NEWS (6397).

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