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CTV News
25-05-2025
- CTV News
Pair charged in northwestern Ont. drug bust
New drug enforcement unit to be created at UCCM police is expected to target mid-to-upper drug traffickers. Two people were charged in a major drug trafficking investigation in northwestern Ontario last week. In a joint operation, members of the Treaty Three Police Service (T3PS) and Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed a search warrant on a residence on Couchiching First Nation on June 19, T3PS said in a news release. 'Police arrested seven individuals and formally charge two, successfully concluding a month-long investigation into the illicit sale of controlled drugs and substances in Couchiching First Nation and the surrounding area,' said police. 'Police seized a large amount of cocaine, methamphetamine, crack cocaine, Canadian currency and other items associated with trafficking illicit substances.' Drug Seizure Members of the Treaty Three Police Service and Ontario Provincial Police seized a large amount of cocaine, methamphetamine, crack cocaine, Canadian currency and other items associated with trafficking illicit substances from a residence on Couchiching First Nation on June 19, 2024. (Supplied/Treaty Three Police Service) As a result of the investigation, a 45-year-old male resident of the First Nation community and a 35-year-old woman from Fort Frances, Ont., are facing two drug trafficking-related charges and a charge of possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime. 'All individuals have been released from custody,' said police. 'The two charged individuals have been placed on several conditions and have a court date in August.' None of the accusations has been proven in court. Police officials reminded the public to contact police or Crime Stoppers anonymously with any information related to illicit sales of controlled or illegal substances.
CTV News
25-05-2025
- CTV News
Six charged in northern Ont. drug trafficking bust
A three-week drug investigation in northwestern Ontario from April 21 to May 9, 2025, resulted in the seizure of of quantities of suspected cocaine, crystal methamphetamine, fentanyl, Percocet pills, and illicit cannabis following the execution of two search warrants in Thunder Bay, Ont. (Supplied/Ontario Provincial Police) Six individuals are facing multiple drug-related charges after a three-week investigation led to the seizure of suspected cocaine, crystal methamphetamine, fentanyl, Percocet pills, and illicit cannabis, police said in a news release last week. Thunder Bay - OPP - Seizure A three-week drug investigation in northwestern Ontario from April 21 to May 9, 2025, resulted in the seizure of of quantities of suspected cocaine, crystal methamphetamine, fentanyl, Percocet pills, and illicit cannabis following the execution of two search warrants in Thunder Bay, Ont. (Supplied/Ontario Provincial Police) Ontario Provincial Police in Thunder Bay, with the support of specialized units and the Thunder Bay Police Service, conducted the investigation between April 21 and May 9, targeting drug trafficking in northwestern Ontario. During the probe, officers executed two search warrants at residences in Thunder Bay, leading to the seizure of the suspected drugs. Thunder Bay - OPP - Seizure A three-week drug investigation in northwestern Ontario from April 21 to May 9, 2025, resulted in the seizure of of quantities of suspected cocaine, crystal methamphetamine, fentanyl, Percocet pills, and illicit cannabis following the execution of two search warrants in Thunder Bay, Ont. (Supplied/Ontario Provincial Police) Four Thunder Bay men, ages 42, 43, 48 and 57 along with a 27-year-old woman from Thunder Bay and a 49-year-old woman from Langley, B.C., each face one or more drug trafficking charges. The 42-year-old man is additionally charged with possession of proceeds of crime. The 42-year-old and 48-year-old men were remanded into custody, while the others were released following court appearances. The B.C. woman is scheduled to appear in court on June 4, the 27-year-old woman returns June 5, and the 57-year-old and 43-year-old men are due back on July 9 and July 30, respectively. 'Illegal drugs put lives at risk and have no place in our communities,' police said in a related social media post. Thunder Bay - OPP - Seizure A three-week drug investigation in northwestern Ontario from April 21 to May 9, 2025, resulted in the seizure of of quantities of suspected cocaine, crystal methamphetamine, fentanyl, Percocet pills, and illicit cannabis following the execution of two search warrants in Thunder Bay, Ont. (Supplied/Ontario Provincial Police) Anyone with information on the investigation or illicit drug activity is urged to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously.
BBC News
23-05-2025
- BBC News
Hertford raid sees £2m worth of cocaine seized and three arrested
Three people were arrested after more than £2m worth of cocaine was seized from a commercial executed a warrant on a property in Extension Road, Hertford, where officers made the discovery on Thursday.A 59-year-old woman from Hatfield, a 51-year-old man also from Hatfield and a 44-year-old man from Acton, west London, were all arrested on suspicion of drug offences during the operation.A spokesperson for Hertfordshire Police said an investigation was launched and it would pursue anyone involved in drug supply. Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Free Malaysia Today
14-05-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
Police inspector charged with taking bribes to free 3 in drug case
Khairul Faiz Zaini being escorted by MACC officers at the Kuala Terengganu court complex. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : A police inspector pleaded not guilty in the Kuala Terengganu sessions court today to accepting RM23,000 in bribes in exchange for the release of three suspects linked to a drug investigation. Khairul Faiz Zaini, 37, entered his plea after the two corruption charges were read to him before judge Azhar Othman, Harian Metro reported. He was charged with accepting bribes of RM15,000 and RM8,000 from an individual through a transfer to a third-party account. The funds were later said to have been moved to his wife's bank account. The bribes were allegedly in exchange for the release of three suspects who had been arrested, and to omit the word 'shabu' from the official police report concerning the operation that led to their arrests. He is accused of committing the offences at the Terengganu police contingent headquarters on Feb 26, 2021. The charges were framed under Section 16(a)(A) of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009, which provides for a maximum 20 years' imprisonment and a fine of at least RM10,000, upon conviction. Khairul was allowed to post bail of RM7,000 on both charges. He was ordered to surrender his passport and report to the MACC office every month. The court fixed June 18 for mention of the case and the appointment of legal representation. MACC deputy public prosecutor Rabiatul Addawiah Noorlee prosecuted, while the accused was unrepresented.
