Sioux Lookout OPP make arrests, lay drug trafficking charges

Tim Brody - Editor

Sioux Lookout OPP have arrested and charged three residents of Thunder Bay after locating and seizing suspected illicit substances including cocaine and crystal methamphetamine with an estimated street value of approximately $19,000.
The arrests were made during a traffic stop in the Municipality of Sioux Lookout last Saturday night.
Following investigation, the following charges have been laid:
Samantha Chikane, 30 years old, has been arrested and charged with:
Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking, contrary to Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) Section 5(2) - two counts
Possession of a Schedule I Substance, contrary to CDSA Section 4(1)
Failure to Comply with Release Order, contrary to Criminal Code of Canada (CC) Section 145(5)(a)
Obstruct Peace Officer, contrary to CC Section 129(a)
Tyler Lannigan, 31 years old, has been arrested and charged with:
Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking, contrary to CDSA Section 5(2) - two counts
Fail to Comply with Probation Order, contrary to CC Section 733.1(1) - two counts
 Craig Berry, 63 years old, has been arrested and charged with:
Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking, contrary to the CDSA Section 5(2) - two counts
All three of the accused were held and were to
appear in Thunder Bay WASH court on Oct. 4 to answer the charges, none of which have been proven in court.
Sioux Lookout OPP are asking anyone with information about the trafficking of methamphetamine or other illicit drugs in Sioux Lookout to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. People can provide information anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at
1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where they may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000. People can also report online at: http://www.p3tips.com/273.