Southern Ont. duo charged with drug and weapons offences in North Bay
Police in North Bay have seized almost $50,000 in drugs and cash, along with two handguns, and charged two people from the Greater Toronto Area with numerous offences.
The pair, ages 27 and 29, were arrested at a hotel on Main Street West on Tuesday afternoon following a lengthy investigation by the street crime unit.
Police began their investigation this spring after learning that an unknown man was selling drugs in the city. An investigation uncovered that the 29-year-old suspect from Toronto was behind the drug dealing.
Police executed a search warrant on the hotel and arrested the Toronto man, along with the 27-year-old from Brampton.
“The two accused males were located inside the hotel room and were taken into police custody,” police said in a news release Wednesday.
Both men were charged with multiple trafficking offences, possession of the proceeds of crime over $5,000 and weapons offences.
Items seized include 250.8 grams of cocaine, 43.2 grams of fentanyl, $8,600 in cash and two loaded 9mm handguns.
“The total value of the cash and drugs seized is approximately $48,800,” the release said.
The two accused are being held in custody for a bail hearing.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
Trump delivers rambling response to his hush money conviction
A day after a New York jury delivered a historic guilty verdict in Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee held a press conference Friday where he spoke publicly about the conviction and his White House bid.
'We will go with the majority': Liberals slammed by opposition over proposal to delay next election
The federal Liberal government learned Friday it might have to retreat on a proposal within its electoral reform legislation to delay the next vote by one week, after all opposition parties came out to say they can't support it.
How did Ontario's bankrupt 'Crypto King' travel the world on Scene+ points?
Newly released documents suggest Ontario’s so-called ‘Crypto King’ paid for months of world travels with $13,000 worth of Scene+ points while bankrupt – but how?
More counterfeit drugs seized, hot water boiler causes fire: Here are the recalls for this week
Health Canada recalled various items this week, including more unauthorized products, counterfeit drugs and bassinets.
Mediterranean diet helps women live much longer, a large new study finds
Women who closely followed a Mediterranean diet lived much longer than those who did not, according to a new study that followed more than 25,000 women for 25 years.
Solutions coming for piled-up bodies outside Newfoundland hospital
Health officials in Newfoundland and Labrador say they are only weeks away from a solution to move unclaimed human remains out of roadside freezers and into a nearby hospital.
Edmonton Oilers looking for a road win in decisive Game 5 against Dallas Stars
The Florida Panthers are a victory away from securing a berth in the Stanley Cup final and the Edmonton Oilers are looking for a road win in a pivotal Game 5 at Dallas.
DND moving 1,000 employees out of Ottawa office building due to safety concerns
The Department of National Defence is moving approximately 1,000 employees out of an office building in Ottawa's Lowertown neighbourhood, citing safety concerns for its employees.
Actor Nick Pasqual charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing estranged girlfriend
An actor who has appeared in film and TV projects like 'Rebel Moon' and 'How I Met Your Mother' has been arrested and charged with stabbing his estranged girlfriend multiple times.