Charges laid following drug trafficking investigation

August 12, 2026

TB26031866  A Thunder Bay Police Service drug trafficking investigation has led to charges.

On August 11, 2026, Intelligence Unit officers executed a search warrant at a home on Limbrick Street. Information received from the community played an important role in advancing the investigation.


During the search suspected illegal drugs including methamphetamine, cocaine and fentanyl were seized, along with cash, and other items associated with drug trafficking.


As a result of the investigation 44-year-old Jeffrey MCCARTHY of Thunder Bay is facing the following charges:

·        Possession for purpose of trafficking cocaine

·        Possession for purpose of trafficking fentanyl

·        Possession for purpose of trafficking methamphetamine

·        Proceeds of crime under $5,000

·        Breach of Release Order


Total street value of drugs seized is roughly $36,500.


The accused was remanded into custody following their first court appearance. 

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