Suspect Faces Multiple Criminal Code and CDSA Charges; Community Urged to Report Drug Activity to Protect Lives

EAGLE LAKE FIRST NATION – A significant drug trafficking investigation led by the Treaty Three Police Service (T3PS) has resulted in the seizure of over $30,000 worth of suspected cocaine and the arrest of a 41-year-old woman following a search warrant executed on May 2, 2025.

Police executed the warrant at a residence in Eagle Lake First Nation. The operation was part of an ongoing investigation into illegal drug activity within the community. During the search, officers seized 156 grams of suspected cocaine, multiple cellphones, and further evidence believed to be associated with the trafficking of controlled substances.

Charges and Legal Penalties

The accused, whose identity has not been publicly released at this time, has been charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) and the Criminal Code of Canada.

If convicted, these charges carry significant legal consequences:

1. Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

• CDSA Section 5(2)

• Penalty: Indictable offence punishable by up to life imprisonment. Cocaine is classified as a Schedule I substance, and trafficking offences are treated with the utmost severity under Canadian law.

2. Unauthorized Use of a Computer

• Criminal Code Section 342.1(1)(a)

• Penalty: Maximum of 10 years imprisonment if prosecuted by indictment.

3. Break and Enter a Dwelling with Intent to Commit an Indictable Offence

• Criminal Code Section 348(1)(a)

• Penalty: Indictable offence punishable by up to life imprisonment, especially serious when it involves a residential dwelling.

4. Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000

• Criminal Code Section 354(1)(a)

• Penalty: Up to 2 years imprisonment on summary conviction, or up to 10 years if prosecuted by indictment.

The accused was released from custody with conditions and is scheduled to appear in Dryden Court at a later date.

Community Safety and the Role of Public Reporting

The seizure of a significant quantity of suspected cocaine underscores the ongoing threat of drug trafficking in rural and First Nations communities across Northwestern Ontario. Illicit drugs like cocaine and fentanyl are directly linked to rising overdose rates, addiction, violence, and community instability.

The Treaty Three Police Service, which operates under the First Nations Policing Program, emphasizes its dedication to community safety and urges residents to remain vigilant. If you suspect drug trafficking in your neighbourhood:

• Contact Treaty Three Police Service

• Submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)

Every tip can make a difference. Reporting drug dealers can save lives and protect the most vulnerable members of our communities from the harms of addiction and exploitation.