Drug trafficking investigation results in seizure of illicit drugs and two firearms

June 3, 2026

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A Thunder Bay Police Service drug trafficking investigation has led to the seizure of illicit drugs and two firearms.


As part of the investigation, the Emergency Task Unit and Intelligence Unit searched two homes on Finlayson Street.


During the searches suspected fentanyl, crack cocaine, cocaine, and two guns were seized.


The total street value of the drugs is approximately $19,755.


As a result of the investigation, 47-year-old David CAKE of Thunder Bay is facing the following charges:


  • Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order (six counts)
  • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000
  • Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm (two counts)
  • Careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition (two counts)
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm (two counts)
  • Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammo

 

Douglas SHAFRANSKI, a 47-year-old from Thunder Bay, and Saceriya MOHAMED, a 31-year-old of Toronto, are also facing the following charges:


  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000
  • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking - cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid

 

CAKE was remanded into custody following his first court appearance.


SHAFRANSKI and MOHAMED were both released from custody with a future court date.

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