Search warrants lead to three arrests in Sioux Lookout

Tim Brody - Editor

Three individuals have been charged following a drug trafficking investigation in the Municipality of Sioux Lookout.
Ontario Provincial Police shared in a Nov. 1 media release, “On October 22, 2026, shortly after 9:30 a.m., members of the Sioux Lookout Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), with assistance from the Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) and Northwest Region Emergency Response Team (ERT), executed search warrants at two residences in Sioux Lookout.
“As a result of the investigation, officers seized approximately 390 grams of suspected cocaine, 40 grams of suspected crack cocaine, and more than $40,000 in Canadian currency believed to be proceeds of crime.”
A 53-year-old Sioux Lookout resident has been charged with:

• Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine
  
• Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
  

A 23-year-old Ottawa resident has been charged with:

• Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine
  
• Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
  

A 24-year-old Ottawa resident has been charged with:

• Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine
  
• Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
  
• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
  

All three accused were held for bail and remanded to the Kenora District Jail.
Police are asking anyone with information about this or any other drug trafficking investigation to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.