Search warrant leads to large drug seizure in Sioux Lookout

Tim Brody - Editor

Four people are facing drug trafficking charges following an investigation by Ontario Provincial Police in Sioux Lookout. 
Police shared in a March 12 media release that, “On Tuesday, March 10, 2026, officers from the Sioux Lookout Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with support from the Dryden OPP CSCU, Red Lake OPP CSCU, Kenora Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) and members of the Sioux Lookout OPP detachment executed a search warrant at a residence in Durante Trailer Park, within the Municipality of Sioux Lookout.
“Following the investigation, police have seized approximately 250 grams of suspected cocaine, 30 grams of methamphetamine, and other controlled medications, as well as over $40,000 in Canadian currency which is believed to be proceeds of crime.” 
Four individuals were arrested and charged with the following criminal offences.

A 19-year-old Toronto resident has been charged with:

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking- Other Drugs X2
  
• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine
  
• Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000 - in Canada
  
• Possession of imitation weapon for Dangerous Purpose
  

 An 18-year-old North York resident has been charged with:

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking- Other Drugs X2
  
• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine
  
• Possession of imitation weapon for Dangerous Purpose
  
• Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000
  
• Fail to Comply with Probation Order
  

 A 54-year-old Sioux Lookout resident has been charged with:

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking- Other Drugs X2
  
• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine
  
• Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000
  
• Possession of imitation weapon for Dangerous Purpose
  
• Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order
  

 The above accused were held for bail and remanded to the Kenora District jail.

A 35-year-old Sioux Lookout resident has been charged with: 

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking- Other Drugs X2
  
• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine
  
• Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000
  

 The above accused was held for bail and released with a court date of April 14.

Police are asking anyone who has information about this, or any other drug trafficking investigation, to contact them at 1-888-310-1122. If anyone wants to remain anonymous they can always utilize Crime Stoppers at  www.tipshelp.com or by calling 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).