Treaty Three Police Service and Ontario Provincial Police – OCEB Kenora Collaboration Leads to Significant Drug Seizure and Arrests
FROM: General Headquarters
(KENORA) – The Treaty Three Police Service, in collaboration with the Ontario Provincial Police – Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau Kenora, successfully concluded a four-month investigation targeting the trafficking of controlled substances within Treaty 3 communities.
On May 16, 2025, following a proactive traffic stop initiated by the Street Crime Unit in the City of Kenora, two individuals were apprehended. The operation resulted in the seizure of the following items:
- 144 grams of suspected cocaine
- $100 in Canadian currency
- 2022 Jeep Compass motor vehicle
The estimated street value of the seized drugs is $14,400.
A 41-year-old female resident of Grassy Narrows has been charged under Section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Additionally, a 37-year-old male resident of Winnipeg, Manitoba, faces similar charges.
Both individuals have been released pending future court appearances.
“This operation underscores our commitment to combatting drug trafficking and protecting our communities from the harmful effects of illicit substances,” said Jeff Duggen, Superintendent of the Treaty Three Police Service. “I commend the collaborative efforts of our Street Crime Unit and the Ontario Provincial Police – OCEB Kenora for their dedication and professionalism throughout this investigation.”
The Treaty Three Police Service continues to encourage anyone with information regarding drug-related activities to contact authorities or Crime Stoppers.
Treaty Three Police Service is a self-administered policing entity under the First Nations Policing Program in Canada, responsible for full policing duties within the Treaty #3 territory.
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