Primary Response Unit investigation leads to drug trafficking charges

June 9, 2026

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Primary Response Unit investigation leads to drug trafficking charges


A Thunder Bay Police Service investigation has led to charges.


On June 5, 2026, officers with the Primary Response Unit located a driver asleep behind their steering wheel with the vehicle running in the Picton Avenue and Blucher Crescent area.


Further investigation led to a search of the vehicle.


During the search officers located and seized over 115 grams of suspected fentanyl, over 587 grams of suspected crack cocaine, cash, and items associated with drug trafficking.


The estimated street value of the drugs seized is over $150,000.


As a result of the investigation, 49-year-old Jermaine WILSON, of Brampton, Ontario is 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 – opioid

·        Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000


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

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