Two-Month Multi-Agency Investigation Leads to Arrest – Drugs Worth $185,000 Seized from Residence and Vehicle

KENORA, ON – A significant drug bust in Kenora has resulted in the seizure of cocaine, methamphetamine, and thousands of prescription opioids, following a two-month investigation by multiple police agencies.

Multi-Agency Operation Targets Drug Trafficking

Launched in March 2025, the investigation was a collaborative effort involving:

• Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau

• Kenora OPP Community Street Crime Unit

• OPP Provincial Operations Intelligence Bureau

• Kenora OPP and Regional Support Team

• Winnipeg Police Service

• Treaty Three Police Service

The probe focused on the suspected trafficking of cocaine, methamphetamine, and prescription narcotics within Kenora and surrounding areas.

Search Warrant Leads to Major Seizure

On May 6, 2025, officers executed a search warrant at a residence in Kenora and on a vehicle, which was also seized as offence-related property. The operation led to the following seizures:

• 370 grams of suspected cocaine

• 350 grams of suspected methamphetamine

• 235 oxycodone tablets

• 3,000 hydromorphone tablets

• $5,630 in Canadian currency

The estimated street value of the drugs seized is approximately $185,000.

Kenora Man Charged with Drug Trafficking

As a result of the investigation, Larry SNOW, age 64, of Kenora, has been arrested and charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act:

• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000

• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine

• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine

• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – hydromorphone

• Possession for the purpose of trafficking – oxycodone

Snow was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kenora on May 9, 2025.

Public Asked to Report Drug Activity

Authorities are encouraging the public to report any information related to illegal drug possession, production, or trafficking. Anyone with knowledge can contact:

• Ontario Provincial Police: 1-888-310-1122

• Crime Stoppers (anonymous): 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca

This operation highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to disrupt the illegal drug trade and protect the safety of residents in Northwestern Ontario.