A multi-agency investigation targeting drug trafficking in Thunder Bay has led to the seizure of over 7.2 kg of suspected cocaine, 1 kg of suspected methamphetamine, and a loaded firearm, with five individuals facing a total of 35 charges under the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

The operation, led by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Provincial Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team (PGNG) and the OPP Provincial Operations Intelligence Bureau (POIB), began in late 2024, focusing on the alleged movement of drugs from the Greater Toronto Area to Thunder Bay and surrounding communities.

On May 8, 2025, authorities executed search warrants on two vehicles and three residences in Thunder Bay. The operation involved multiple units, including the Thunder Bay OPP Regional Support Team, Thunder Bay OPP Community Street Crime Unit, OPP Provincial Asset Forfeiture Unit, Thunder Bay Police Service, and Nishnawbe Aski Police Service.

Seized items include:

• 7.2 kg of suspected cocaine
• 1 kg of suspected methamphetamine
• 2.8 grams of suspected fentanyl
• 295 oxycodone tablets
• 4 lbs of dried illegal cannabis
• 280 cannabis vape pens
• 25 vials of hash oil
• A loaded firearm
• $126,260 in Canadian currency
• Eight cell phones

The estimated street value of the seized drugs is approximately $836,000.

Four Thunder Bay residents and one individual from Ajax are now in custody, facing charges related to drug trafficking and firearms offenses.

The OPP is urging anyone with information about illegal firearms or drug-related activities to contact them at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.