WIIKWEMKOONG—On August 19, the Wikwemikong Tribal Police conducted an investigation into the offence of possession for the purpose of trafficking. As a result of the investigation, the Wikwemikong Tribal Police arrested two males and one female from Wiikwemkoong for possession for the purpose of trafficking and seized a quantity of hydromorphcontin and marijuana along with offences related property.
Police also seized police issued pepper spray. The value of the property seized had an estimated street value of $4,000.
Charged is a 45-year-old male with two counts possession for the purpose of trafficking a schedule I and II substance; one count possession of schedule II substance; one count possession of property obtained by crime; one count possession of a prohibited weapon; and four counts of breach of recognizance of bail.
A 31-year-old female has also been charged with two counts possession for the purpose of trafficking a schedule I and II substance contrary to s. 5 (2) of the Controlled Drug Substance Act (CDSA); one count possession of property obtained by crime contrary; and one count possession of a prohibited weapon.
A 30-year-old female of Wiikwemkoong has also been charged with two counts possession for the purpose of trafficking a schedule I and II substance contrary to s. 5 (2) of the Controlled Drug Substance Act (CDSA); one count possession of schedule I substance; one count possession of property obtained by crime; and one count possession of a prohibited weapon.
The 31-year-old female and the 30-year-old female were released on a promise to appear and will attend court in Wiikwemkoong on September 20 to answer to their charges.
The 45-year-old male was remanded into custody and was released from Gore Bay court on August 21.
Anyone with information on this investigation or any other please contact the Sergeant S. Cooper at the Wikwemikong Tribal Police at 859-3141, Provincial Communications Centre at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477.
