Treaty Three Police Service Executes Two Successful Drug Investigations within Treaty #3 Territory
FROM: General Headquarters
Kenora – The Treaty Three Police Service (T3PS) Street Crime Unit (SCU) has executed two successful investigations this month targeting the trafficking of controlled substances within Treaty #3 communities.
Wabigoon Lake First Nation Investigation
In September 2025, the Treaty Three Police Service Street Crime Unit initiated a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) trafficking investigation in Wabigoon Lake First Nation with assistance from the Dryden OPP Community Street Crime Unit.
On October 21, 2025, T3PS SCU executed a search warrant at a residence in the community with assistance from the T3PS Emergency Response Team and T3PS members.
The operation resulted in the seizure of a quantity of controlled substances and related property, with an estimated street value of approximately $24,000.
A 51-year-old male of Wabigoon First Nation and a 30-year-old female of Dryden were arrested in connection with this investigation.
Iskatewizaagegan #39 Investigation
On October 13, 2025, T3PS Street Crime Unit conducted a proactive traffic stop on Highway 673 as part of an ongoing investigation into drug trafficking within Treaty #3 territory.
The operation resulted in the seizure of a quantity of cocaine and crack cocaine.
A 36-year-old female and a 41-year-old male, both residents of Iskatewizaagegan #39, have been charged under Section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (Trafficking in a Controlled Substance).
Both individuals were released pending future court appearances.
Ongoing Commitment
Treaty Three Police Service continues to take a proactive and collaborative approach to combating the trafficking of illicit substances within Treaty #3 territory. These investigations reflect the ongoing commitment of T3PS and its policing partners to ensuring safer communities through intelligence-led enforcement and cooperation.
Anyone with information regarding drug-related activities is encouraged to contact Treaty Three Police Service at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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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