M’CHIGEENG—Two persons have been charged after a second drug warrant was provided in two weeks for the UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service and Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit who executed a Controlled Drugs and Substance Act (CDSA) search warrant at a residence in M’Chigeeng First Nation on April 3.
A search of the residence revealed 28.62 grams of cocaine with a street value of $5,724 and $565 in property obtained by crime.
23-year-old Ataulhai Ahmad of no fixed address and 37-year-old Angel Corbiere of M’Chigeeng First Nation have been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking in a schedule one substance (cocaine), and possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000.
“Community safety is a collaborative effort with our communities. UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service would like to remind the public that we need to work together to ensure the safety, protection and overall health and wellness of our communities. We need your help, your information, and your assistance to affect change,” said James Killeen, UCCM Police Chief.
“Drug trafficking invites residual and lateral violence into your communities, such as home invasions, serious assaults, homicides, and leads to the erosion of our communities through addiction, homelessness and overdose deaths,” continued Police Chief Killeen. “We need to speak directly with the people who have the information that we require to ensure the safety and protection of our communities. Remember, information is best protected and utilized when the police can receive the information firsthand.”
“The UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service, OPP Community Street Crime Unit and Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service remain committed to working collaboratively and will continue to focus its efforts on major crime operations that pose a direct and elevated threat to the safety, security, and wellness of our communities,” continued Police Chief Killeen. “This combined integrated street crime unit is a joint force operation and aims to identify and disrupt organized crime on Manitoulin Island through innovative technology, collaborative partnerships and traditional police work resulting in the arrests of those involved, holding them accountable for their criminal activities and the seizure of illegal drugs, prohibited firearms and proceeds of crime.”
“If anyone has further information regarding any criminal activity, drug trafficking and/or organized crime, please contact UCCM Police at 705-377-7135 or Sudbury Rainbow Crime Stoppers at 705-222-TIPS (8577) or 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit an online tip at www.sudburycrimestoppers.com Together we can make a difference!”
