Suspected Drug Distributor Arrested – $380K in Pills Seized in Thunder Bay
THUNDER BAY, ON – A 67-year-old Thunder Bay man has been arrested in connection with an investigation into the trafficking of opioids from the city to surrounding First Nation communities.
On Thursday, August 14, members of the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS) Intelligence Unit, assisted by the Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) Intelligence Unit and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), executed a search warrant at a residence in the 700-block of McIntosh Street.
The investigation—focused on suspected distribution to multiple northern First Nations, including Aroland First Nation—led to the seizure of a substantial quantity of oxycodone and hydromorphone tablets, along with approximately $55,000 in Canadian currency.
The drugs’ total estimated street value is about $380,000.
Charges and Potential Penalties
A 67-year-old male is charged with:
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Possession of Oxycodone for the Purpose of Trafficking (Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, s. 5(2))
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Maximum penalty: Life imprisonment.
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Possession of Hydromorphone for the Purpose of Trafficking (CDSA, s. 5(2))
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Maximum penalty: Life imprisonment.
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Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 (Criminal Code, s. 354(1))
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Maximum penalty: 10 years imprisonment.
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Court Status
The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court on November 13, 2025.
