Drug trafficking charges laid in Sioux Lookout

Tim Brody - Editor

Two Winnipeg residents were arrested and charged with drug trafficking charges on May 21 in Sioux Lookout.
Sioux Lookout OPP shared in a May 22 media release, “At approximately 10:00 pm, officers conducted a traffic stop on Seventh Avenue after a vehicle with a malfunctioning headlight was observed failing to stop for a stop sign. Through investigation it was determined that the attached plate was not authorized for the vehicle, and neither of the two occupants could produce a valid driver’s license. While preparing the vehicle to be towed after the unauthorized plates were removed, officers located and seized suspected cocaine and large amounts of Canadian currency.”
As a result, two 18-year-old Winnipeg residents are facing the following charges:

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, and
• Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000,

As well, both accused are facing additional charges under the Highway Traffic Act.

Police say their investigation into this matter is ongoing. Police are asking anyone with information about the trafficking of illicit substances to call the OPP at 
1-888-310-1122. Should people wish to remain anonymous, they can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.