Intelligence Unit investigation leads to multiple charges

July 23, 2026

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A Thunder Bay Police Service drug trafficking investigation has resulted in charges.

 

Officers with the Intelligence Unit with the assistance of the Emergency Task Unit and Break, Enter, and Robbery (BEAR) Unit searched a home in the Cameron Street and May Street North area on July 22, 2026.

 

During the search two suspects were located within the home and were arrested.

 

Over $5,000 in Canadian cash, suspected cocaine and oxycodone were also seized.

 

As a result of the investigation, 22-year-old Omar HAJI from Toronto, Ontario and 49-year-old Chris Robert MORIN from Thunder Bay are both 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 over $5,000

 

Both of the accused were remanded into custody following their first court appearance.

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Above: In September, the Thunder Bay Police Service and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) announced that joint marine patrols are underway in the Thunder Bay area.

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