Cocaine Seized in Separate Incidents in Dryden and Machin; Accused Remanded into Custody
DRYDEN, ON – A 40-year-old Wabigoon resident is facing two separate drug trafficking charges stemming from incidents just hours apart on June 28, 2025, as part of an ongoing crackdown on illicit drug activity in Northwestern Ontario.
Members of the Dryden OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), supported by officers from the local detachment and the Northwest Region Emergency Response Team, arrested Sheena HARRISON early Saturday morning in connection with a suspicious vehicle investigation in Dryden. Just hours later, she was arrested again during a traffic stop on Highway 17 in the Municipality of Machin.
Charges and Legal Ramifications
In both cases, officers seized suspected cocaine and crack cocaine, along with evidence suggesting the drugs were intended for trafficking.
As a result, Harrison has been charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with:
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Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine (two counts)
If convicted, each count carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment, as per federal drug trafficking laws in Canada. Sentences can also include significant fines, asset forfeiture, and parole restrictions, particularly if prior convictions are involved.
Timeline of Events
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June 28, 2025 – 4:00 a.m.: Dryden OPP responded to a suspicious vehicle report at a local business on Government Street. Investigation led to Harrison’s arrest and release pending a court appearance on August 25, 2025.
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June 28, 2025 – 9:00 p.m.: A second incident unfolded when officers conducted a traffic stop on Highway 17 in Machin. Further drugs were seized, and Harrison was re-arrested. This time, she was remanded into custody, with a court appearance set for July 2, 2025, in the Ontario Court of Justice in Dryden.
Community Urged to Help Combat Drug Crime
The OPP continues to urge the public to report suspicious activity related to illegal drug distribution. Anyone with information can contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or visiting ontariocrimestoppers.ca.
