Drug trafficking investigation leads to charges

March 16, 2026

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A Thunder Bay Police Service drug trafficking investigation has led to charges and the seizure of suspected illegal drugs.
 
The investigation began on January 12, 2026, in response to reports of suspected drug trafficking.
 
On March 12, 2026, Intelligence Unit officers with the assistance of the Emergency Task Unit searched a home in the Algoma Street area.
 
During the search suspected fentanyl, crack cocaine, methamphetamine, cash, a stun gun and items associated with drug trafficking were seized.
 
As a result of the investigation, 48-year-old Robert NICHOLSON and 40-year-old Courtney VANDENBROEKE, both from Thunder Bay are 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 
• Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine 
• Unauthorized possession of weapon
 
NICHOLSON has also been charged with two failure to comply with a release order charges.
 
Both of the accused were remanded into custody after their first court appearance. 

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