Two arrested, suspected cocaine seized in Webequie First Nation

Tim Brody - Editor

Two Webequie First Nation residents are facing drug charges after being arrested by police following a drug trafficking investigation in that community this past week.
“Members of the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service’s Intelligence Unit, and NAPS Emergency Response Team, executed a search warrant at a residential address in Webequie First Nation in the morning hours of Thursday, March 20,” Nishnawbe Asaki Police Service shared in a March 21 media release. 
Police say the warrant was obtained as a result of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation by members of the NAPS Central Drug Enforcement Unit.
“A search of the home led to the seizure of suspected cocaine, cash, and paraphernalia consistent with drug trafficking.
“Two suspects were located in the home, and taken into custody without incident,” police shared. 
An 18-year-old male from Webequie First Nation, is charged with:

• Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking
  
• Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
  

A 43-year-old female from Webequie First Nation, is charged with:

• Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking
  
• Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
  

Both accused have been released from custody with conditions and future court appearance dates to answer the charges.