Intelligence Unit investigation leads to charges

April 21, 2026

A Thunder Bay Police Service Intelligence Unit investigation with the assistance of the Ontario Provincial Police Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau has led to charges.
 
On April 16th, 2026, two homes and two vehicles were searched on Anten Street and John Street.
 
During the searches officers seized approximately 90 grams of suspected cocaine, a small amount of suspected fentanyl and more than $40,000 in Canadian cash.
 
The street value of the drugs seized is estimated at $12,000.
 
During the searches four suspects were located and arrested.
 
As a result of the investigation, 31-year-old Emmanuel OWUSU from Toronto is facing the following charges: 
• Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine 
• Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000
 
The accused was released from custody with a future court date.
 
Glenn BERNST a 61-year-old from Thunder Bay is facing the following charges: 
• Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine 
• Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – other drugs 
• Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000 
• Failure to comply with undertaking
 
The accused was remanded into custody after their first court appearance with a future court date.
 
A 31-year-old from Thunder Bay is facing the following charges: 
• Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine 
• Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – other drugs 
• Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000
 
A 44-year-old from Thunder Bay is also facing the following charges: 
• Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine 
• Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000
 
The unnamed accused’s charges have not been read in court as they have been released under an undertaking with a future court date.

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