Police have arrested and charged a local man and woman following the seizure of more than two kilograms of suspected cocaine.
Thunder Bay Police Service Intelligence Unit officers arrested the two suspects at a residential address in the 100 block of Bruce Street just before 1:20 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7. The arrest was the result of an ongoing investigation, which included assistance from the OPP, into ongoing drug-trafficking activity.
The search of a vehicle connected to the investigation led to the seizure of a significant quantity of cocaine.
As part of their continued investigation, police executed a search warrant at an apartment in the 100 block of Bruce Street at about 3:50 a.m. on Wednesday, July 8.
As a result of the search offices located an additional quantity of suspected cocaine, more than $50,000 CAD, and paraphernalia consistent with drug trafficking.
The total estimated potential street value of the cocaine seized totals more than $250,000.
Abraham Mamadee KAMARA, 26, of Thunder Bay, is charged with:
• Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
• Breach of Probation
Shanya Marla Hilkka CORDONI, 21, of Thunder Bay, is charged with:
• Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
Both appeared in bail court on Wednesday, July 8 and were remanded into custody with future appearance dates.