Two people in their early 30s from North Bay and a 63-year-old from Trout Creek are all facing drug trafficking and weapon charges after the North Bay Police Service says officers seized $71,000 drugs drugs on Wednesday (Nov. 26) night.
The Service says officers performed a “high-risk” traffic stop in the area of Wallace Road and Commerce Crescent, with all three of the accused arrested without incident.
Police say a loaded 9mm handgun, 409 grams of cocaine, 132 grams of fentanyl and more were all seized.
A 31-year-old female from North Bay was charged with:
- Three Counts of Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (Fentanyl, Crystal Methamphetamine, Crack Cocaine)
- Proceeds Of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
- Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing there was a Firearm
- Careless Storage of Firearm
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Crack cocaine
- Two counts of Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order
- Carrying a Concealed Weapon
- Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
- Two counts of Fail to Comply with Probation Order
- Fail to Comply with Recognizance Order
A 34-year-old male from North Bay was charged with:
- Three Counts of Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (Fentanyl, Crystal Methamphetamine, Crack Cocaine)
- Carrying a Concealed Weapon
- Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
- Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order
- Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
- Careless Storage of Firearm
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Crack cocaine
- Two counts of Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order
- Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing there was a Firearm
- Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Failure to Comply with Release Order
A 63-year-old male from Trout Creek was charged with:
- Three Counts of Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (Fentanyl, Crystal Methamphetamine, Crack Cocaine)
- Proceeds Of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
- Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing there was a Firearm
- Careless Storage of Firearm
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Crack cocaine
- Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
- Carrying a Concealed Weapon
All of the accused were held in custody pending a bail hearing.
“Excellent work by all NBPS members involved. This high-risk traffic stop was carefully conducted to prioritize the safety of the officers involved and our community,” said Insp. McFarlane. “Once again, multiple units worked together to intercept another significant amount of drugs, preventing them from reaching our city streets.”
