Three arrested on drug trafficking charges

Three people — two from Toronto — face charges after a search warrant led to the seizure of suspected cocaine and fentanyl from a Thunder Bay home.

The Thunder Bay Intelligence Unit executed a search warrant at a Gemstone Drive residence on Monday, July 7, obtained as a result of an investigation into suspected drug trafficking.

Officers located three suspects within the residence. All three were arrested and taken into custody.

A search of the residence led to the seizure of quantities of suspected cocaine and fentanyl, along with cash exceeding $5,000 and paraphernalia consistent with drug trafficking.

The estimated value of drugs seized is $311,000.

Shamore CLARKE, 26, of Toronto; Jalen CONNELL-WONG, 24, of Toronto; and Jennifer VACCHER, 39, of Thunder Bay, are charged with the following:

• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (Cocaine)

• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (Fentanyl)

• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5,000

The investigation was assisted by members of the OPP.

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