Investigation by Intelligence Unit leads to drug seizure and charges
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A Thunder Bay Police Service Intelligence Unit investigation has led to charges.
On April 2, 2026, a home on Algoma Street South was searched with the assistance of the Emergency Task Unit.
During the search officers seized over 260 grams of suspected cocaine, 80 suspected Oxycodone-Percocet tablets, 329 suspected Nabilone capsules, over $30,000 cash and other items associated with drug trafficking.
A suspect was also located and arrested.
The total street value of the drugs seized is an estimated $45,000.
As a result of the investigation, 40-year-old Cody VON BARGEN from Thunder Bay is facing the following charges:
• Possession of property obtained by crime over $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
• Possession of a Schedule 2 substance for the purpose of trafficking
VON BARGEN has also been charged with aggravated assault as a result of an outstanding warrant.
The accused was remanded into custody after their first court appearance with a future court date.
