Thunder Bay Police Service Intelligence Unit investigation leads to seizure of roughly $25,000 worth of illegal drugs

September 25, 2026

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A Thunder Bay Police Service Intelligence Unit investigation has resulted in charges.


The investigation began in September 2026, in response to reports of drug trafficking.


On September 23, 2026, officers with the Emergency Task Unit, Intelligence Unit, and Break, Enter, and Robbery (BEAR) Unit searched a home in the Ogden Street area.


A search of the home led to the seizure of roughly four grams of suspected crack cocaine and under one gram of suspected fentanyl, along with other items associated with drug trafficking.


During the search two suspects were located and arrested.


Later that same day officers located and arrested a third suspect.


A search of the suspect led to the seizure of a loaded firearm, as well as over 100 grams of suspected cocaine, 27 grams of suspected fentanyl, and 9 hydromorphone tablets.


The street value of the seized drugs is approximately $25,000.


As a result of the investigation, 40-year-old Boiyce NIEMI from Thunder Bay 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 (two counts)

• Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000

• Carrying concealed weapon

• Unauthorized possession of weapon

• Unauthorized possession of prohibited device or ammunition

• Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm

• Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm 

• Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm

• Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order


As a result of the investigation 49-year-old Chris Robert MORIN from Thunder Bay 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 

• Failure to comply with release order


As a result of the investigation 46-year-old William GODICK from Thunder Bay 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 


All of the accused were remanded into custody following their first court appearance.

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