Cocaine, cash seized after police execute drug warrants
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Two people from the Greater Toronto Area have been arrested and police recovered more than $90,000 in cash, along with a quantity of suspected cocaine, as a result of a drug trafficking investigation.
The Thunder Bay Police Service Intelligence Unit began an investigation into two individuals who were suspected to be involved in drug trafficking activity within the city.
As a result of the investigation, search warrants were obtained and executed on the afternoon of Thursday, November 5, in the area of Court Street South.
A male suspect was located inside a vehicle. When approached by officers, the suspect attempted to run away but was arrested after a brief foot pursuit.
A female suspect was located within a Court Street South residence and was arrested without incident.
Police seized nearly 325 grams of suspected cocaine, which has an estimated street value of $65,000. Police also recovered cash in the amount of $91,000, along with paraphernalia consistent with drug trafficking.
Sayed JAWHARY, 24, of Scarborough, and Destiny HUNTER, 26, of Toronto, are each charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (Cocaine) and Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000.
The accused individuals have been remanded into custody following an initial court appearance.
