Drug Bust on South May Street Results in Possession and Breach Charges

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THUNDER BAY – NEWS – The Thunder Bay Police Service Intelligence Unit arrested a male Thursday afternoon on South May Street for the possession of a controlled substance. Upon the male’s arrest officers located what they believe to be 60 grams of fentanyl, 88 capsules of hydromorphone and 55 grams of marihuana.

Police report that upon the male’s arrest officers located what they believed to be 60 grams of fentanyl, 88 capsules of hydromorphone and 55 grams of marihuana.

Police also seized $1,800 in currency. A subsequent search warrant resulted in the seizure of 2 pounds of marihuana and $12,500 in currency. The value of the drugs seized is approximately $17,600.

A subsequent search warrant resulted in the seizure of 2 pounds of marihuana and $12,500 in currency. The value of the drugs seized is approximately $17,600.

Scott Wilson, 37-year-old of Shuniah is charged with the following offences:

  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Marihuana
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Hydromorphone
  • Breach of Probation
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5,000

Wilson appeared in court this morning and was remanded into custody.

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