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CTV News
9 hours ago
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Joint operation leads to $1.2M drug seizure, 22 arrests in northern Ont.
Items seized include fentanyl, crystal meth, meth pills, cocaine, Percocet and OxyContin pills, hydromorphone and morphine pills, magic mushrooms (psilocybin), lorazepam, Ritalin and MDMA. Police in Timmins and the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service have charged 22 people and seized $1.26 million in drugs and $300,000 in cash in a multi-jurisdictional investigation known as Project Albion. 'Project Albion is a joint forces operation led by the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service, in collaboration with the Timmins Police Service and Ontario Provincial Police,' police said in a news release Tuesday. Bust 3 Items seized include fentanyl, crystal meth, meth pills, cocaine, Percocet and OxyContin pills, hydromorphone and morphine pills, magic mushrooms (psilocybin), lorazepam, Ritalin and MDMA. (Lydia Chubak/CTV News) The investigation, which began in September of 2024, was also supported by the Lac Seul Police Service and UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service K9 Units. 'The investigation into drug trafficking activity led to the execution of six search warrants in Attawapiskat First Nation and 14 search warrants in the City of Timmins,' police said. 'Residential addresses and five motor vehicles were the subjects of these search warrants. A total of 130 charges were laid as a result of this investigation.' Raids took place from May 13-26 in Attawapiskat First Nation and May 29 in Timmins. Bust 2 Items seized include fentanyl, crystal meth, meth pills, cocaine, Percocet and OxyContin pills, hydromorphone and morphine pills, magic mushrooms (psilocybin), lorazepam, Ritalin and MDMA. (Lydia Chubak/CTV News) Items seized include fentanyl, crystal meth, meth pills, cocaine, Percocet and OxyContin pills, hydromorphone and morphine pills, magic mushrooms (psilocybin), lorazepam, Ritalin and MDMA. In addition to the cash, Nishnawbe Aski Police Service seized two vehicles, a rifle, a stun gun and 'various paraphernalia consistent with drug trafficking.' The 22 suspects include men and women who range in age from 22-75. They come from Timmins, Attawapiskat First Nation and Moose Factory First Nation. They face numerous drug trafficking, weapons and related offences. 'The charges against them are now being processed through the courts,' police said. 'Investigations relating to Project Albion remain ongoing.'
CTV News
5 days ago
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Joint police investigation targets drug trafficking in Timmins, James Bay coast
The Nishnawbe Aski Nation Police Service detachment is seen in Fort Severn, Ontario's most northerly community, on Friday, April 27, 2018. (The Canadian Press/Colin Perkel) A multi-force police operation executed warrants in Timmins and communities along the James Bay Coast on Thursday as part of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation. The Nishnawbe Aski Police Service, Timmins Police Service, and Ontario Provincial Police conducted the coordinated enforcement action on May 29. Timmins police Two Timmins police badges are shown in this undated image. (File photo/CTV News Northern Ontario) Authorities confirmed in a news release that there is 'no ongoing threat to public safety' in connection with the investigations. Police said a detailed media release with further information is expected 'in the coming days.' No further details were immediately released.
CTV News
23-05-2025
- CTV News
One killed, nine people escape house fire in northwestern Ont.
One person was killed Thursday afternoon in a residential fire in Sandy Lake First Nation, Nishnawbe Aski Police Service said Friday. (Supplied)
CTV News
11-05-2025
- CTV News
Man severely injured saving his wife from a polar bear attack in the Far North
A man was severely injured Tuesday when he leaped onto a polar bear to protect his wife from being mauled in the Far North. A man was severely injured Tuesday morning when he leaped onto a polar bear to protect his wife from being mauled in the Far North community of Fort Severn. A neighbour showed up soon after and shot the bear, which then retreated to the woods. A spokesperson for the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service said the man is recovering from severe injuries to his arm and legs and is expected to make a full recovery. The attack took place in the early morning in the community, which is on the coast of Hudson Bay. Police were dispatched when they received reports of gunshots. 'Police were also made aware of a possible bear sighting in the same area,' the release said. 'When police arrived on scene, they located a deceased polar bear and learned an adult male had been transported to the community nursing station to have his injuries assessed and treated.' It emerged that the couple left their home around 5 a.m. to find their dogs. 'While in the driveway of their home, a polar bear lunged at the woman,' police said. 'The woman slipped to the ground as her husband leapt onto the animal to prevent its attack. The bear then attacked the male, causing serious but non-life-threatening injuries to his arm and legs.' As the attack was still taking place, a neighbour arrived with a firearm and shot the bear several times. The bear retreated to a nearby wooded area where it died from its injuries. In an email, police spokesperson Scott Paradis said polar bear sightings in the area are common. 'An attack is rare but not unheard of,' Paradis said. He said the injured man is 'expected to make a full recovery. His injuries are severe, though.' Police continued to patrol the area to ensure no other bears were roaming the community, Paradis said.
