Three arrested, cocaine seized following search warrant

A drug investigation has resulted in three people being arrested.

The Thunder Bay Police Service Intelligence Unit began an investigation last month after receiving information that a male was in possession of a handgun, ammunition, and a quantity of suspected cocaine and oxycodone. The handgun, ammunition and illicit substances were all seized by police in May.

The investigation led to the Intelligence Unit and Emergency Task Unit executing a search warrant at a McLaughlin Street residence on Tuesday, June 24.

Three suspects were located and arrested.

A search of the residence led to police seizing a further quantity of suspected cocaine, along with an amount of cash believed to exceed $5,000 and paraphernalia consistent with drug trafficking.

Tayvon VERNON, 24, of Oshawa is charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (Cocaine) x2, Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose, Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon, Careless Storage of a Firearm, Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm, Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon, Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition, Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5,000, and Failure to Comply with a Probation Order x2.

Tanisha KING, 25, of London, is charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (Cocaine), and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5,000, and Failure to Comply with a Release Order.

Scott MILLARD, 62, of Thunder Bay, is charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (Cocaine), and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5,000.

The accused individuals appeared in court on Wednesday and have been remanded into custody with future appearance dates.