NAPS arrests two people amid drug trafficking investigation

Tim Brody - Editor

Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS) officers have arrested two suspects connected to an ongoing investigation into drug trafficking in the community of Webequie First Nation.
Members of the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service’s Intelligence Unit and Emergency
Response Team executed a search warrant at a residential address in Webequie First Nation on Monday, March 18.
NAPS shared in a March 19 media release, “When police entered the home, they located and arrested two suspects without incident.
“A quantity of cocaine, cash, and paraphernalia consistent with drug trafficking was also
located inside the home and seized by police.”
A 32-year-old Webequie First Nation resident has been charged with:

• Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking
  

A 33-year-old Webequie First Nation resident has been charged with:

• Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking
  
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
  
• Failure to Comply with Release Order
  

The 32-year-old was released with conditions and a future court date. The 33-yearold was remanded into custody with a future appearance date.