North Bay police seize more than $348K in illicit drugs
A 38-year-old North Bay man is facing several drug-related charges after police seized more than $384,000 in illegal drugs during a combined operation Thursday.
North Bay Police, as part of an investigation into suspected drug trafficking, arrested the man at a residence on Bloem Street around 5:20 p.m.
"Subsequently, members of the North Bay Police Service and the OPP executed a search warrant on the residence," police said in a news release Friday.
Items seized during the operation include:
- 901 grams of suspected Fentanyl
- 211 grams of suspected cocaine
- 74 grams of suspected crystal methamphetamine
- Brass knuckles
- Approximately $3,790 in cash
- Suspected drug trafficking materials
- A GMC SUV
The suspect in the case faces several charges, including trafficking, possession of property obtained by crimes, weapons possession and failing to comply with an undertaking.
"This investigation is the result of the ongoing partnership between the North Bay Police Service and the OPP which ensures that those responsible for the trafficking of illicit substances are brought to justice," police said.
The accused is being held pending a bail hearing at the North Bay Courthouse.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
Asking rent prices up 9.3% across Canada, Ontario sees only decline: report
A new report says the average asking rent for a home in Canada in April was up 9.3 per cent compared with a year ago, while a slight month-over-month increase was also recorded for the first time since January.
What is basic income, and how would it impact me?
Parliamentarians are considering a pair of bills aiming to lift people out of poverty through a basic income program, but some fear these types of systems could result in more taxes for Canadians who are already financially struggling.
'I may have some nightmares:' Man survives being bitten by 2 sharks in Bahamas
A man who was bitten by two sharks in the Bahamas said Thursday he's 'thankful that I'm here' while sharing his story of survival.
Magnitude 4.2 earthquake reported off Vancouver Island's west coast
A 4.2-magnitude earthquake was recorded west of Vancouver Island early Friday morning.
Mexico's president accuses press and volunteer searchers for missing people of 'necrophilia'
The administration of Mexico's president has accused the press and volunteer searchers who look for the bodies of missing people of 'necrophilia,' comments that drew criticism this week.
WATCH Expecting an interest rate cut in June? Don't bet on it after new jobs data
Canada's labour market rebounded in April, adding more than 90,000 jobs, a staggering number of new positions after four consecutive months of little change.
Out-of-control wildfire burning near Fort McMurray
As of 9 a.m. on Friday, the wildfire burning 28 kilometres southwest of the northeastern Alberta city was 25 hectares in size.
Prince William says wife Kate is 'doing well'
Prince William said on Friday his wife Kate was 'doing well' in a rare public comment about the Princess of Wales as she undergoes preventative chemotherapy for cancer.
'Irate male' assaulted Newfoundland officers with block of cheese, police say
Police in Newfoundland say patrol officers were assaulted Thursday by a "very irate male" wielding a block of cheese.