Charges laid following Intelligence Unit drug trafficking investigation

May 19, 2026

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A Thunder Bay Police Service drug trafficking investigation has led to multiple charges.

 

On May 11, 2026, officers with the Intelligence Unit with the assistance of the Community Oriented Response and Engagement (CORE) Unit and the Emergency Task Unit searched a home on Clavet Street.

 

During the search, officers seized a quantity of suspected crack cocaine, Canadian currency and drug paraphernalia consistent with drug trafficking.

 

As a result of the investigation, 55-year-old Lynda MCCALLUM from Thunder Bay is facing the following charges:

• Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking - cocaine

• Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000

• Traffic in Schedule 1 substance – cocaine

• Failure to comply with release order 

 

The accused was remanded into custody following their first court appearance.

 

The investigation remains ongoing.


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