Drug trafficking investigation results in arrest, seizure of cocaine and oyxcodone
A Toronto man faces several charges after police seized suspected illicit substances while executing a search warrant.
Members of the Thunder Bay Police Service Intelligence Unit, with assistance from the Emergency Task Unit and Break and Enter and Robbery (BEAR) Unit, executed search warrants at two local residences on the morning of Thursday, March 27.
The warrants were obtained as a result of an investigation into suspected drug trafficking activity.
The search of a Limbrick Street residence resulted in the arrest of a male suspect, who was observed attempting to dispose of evidence.
A second search was conducted at a May Street residence.
Officers seized quantities of suspected cocaine, crack cocaine and oxycodone. The estimated street value of the seized substances exceeds $62,000. Police also seized more than $10,000 in cash.
Jason WISDOM, 39, of Toronto, is charged with the following:
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (Cocaine) x2
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (Oxycodone)
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5,000
• Obstruct Police
The accused appeared in court on Thursday and has been remanded into custody with a future appearance date.
