Thunder Bay – CRIME REPORTS – A significant drug trafficking investigation by the Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) Intelligence Unit has led to the arrest of four individuals and the seizure of over $100,000 in illicit drugs and more than $15,000 in cash.
The operation unfolded on Tuesday, April 15, shortly after 3:30 p.m., when officers executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant at a residence on the 400 block of Cumberland Street North.
TBPS Intelligence Unit Executes Search Warrant
Upon entering the residence, officers located and arrested four individuals. Seized at the scene were quantities of suspected cocaine, fentanyl, and oxycodone, along with the large sum of cash believed to be linked to trafficking operations.
The estimated street value of the seized narcotics exceeds $100,000, underscoring the scale and seriousness of the alleged criminal activity.
Street Drugs and Cash Seized in Ongoing Trafficking Investigation
Those charged in the investigation are:
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Tiffany DAVIS, 42, of Hamilton
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Casey KUOPPALA, 53, of Thunder Bay
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Lynda MCCALLUM, 54, of Thunder Bay
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Miranda ROBERTSON, 33, of Thunder Bay
All four face the following charges:
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Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
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Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl
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Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Oxycodone
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Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
Additionally, Tiffany DAVIS faces one count of Disobeying a Court Order, indicating a breach of existing judicial conditions.
Suspects Face Serious Federal Charges with Lengthy Prison Penalties
The accused were held in custody following court appearances on Wednesday, April 16, and have been remanded pending future court dates.
Under Canadian law, trafficking in Schedule I substances (which includes cocaine and fentanyl) carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment. Convictions for possession for the purpose of trafficking often result in multi-year federal sentences, especially in cases involving large quantities and organized networks.
The charge of possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 can also lead to up to 10 years in prison upon conviction.
The presence of fentanyl—a powerful and deadly opioid—further raises the public safety stakes in this case, with officials continuing to warn the community about its dangers.
Investigation Continues
Police have confirmed that the investigation remains ongoing, and further charges or arrests may follow. TBPS is encouraging anyone with additional information about drug trafficking activity in Thunder Bay to come forward.
