Two Charged After OPP Seize Suspected Cocaine and Oxycodone on Highway 11-17

SHUNIAH —  Two people are facing drug-trafficking charges after Thunder Bay OPP seized suspected cocaine and oxycodone during a traffic stop on Highway 11-17 in Shuniah.

Traffic Stop Leads to $150,000 Drug Seizure

Ontario Provincial Police say officers stopped a vehicle at about 1:47 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2026, on Highway 11-17 in the Municipality of Shuniah.

During the roadside investigation, police searched the vehicle and located what they believe to be cocaine and oxycodone pills.

OPP report seizing approximately 1.1 kilograms of suspected cocaine and 1,967 suspected oxycodone pills.

Police estimate the street value of the seized drugs at about $150,000.

Charges Laid

Shabazz Busby-James, 32, of Rama First Nation, Ont., is charged with possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking — cocaine; possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking — opioid other than heroin; trafficking in a Schedule I substance — cocaine; trafficking in a Schedule I substance — opioid other than heroin; and failure to comply with a probation order.

Brook-lynn Lysandra Tittania Dundas, 32, of Pickering, is charged with possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking — cocaine; possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking — opioid other than heroin; trafficking in a Schedule I substance — cocaine; and trafficking in a Schedule I substance — opioid other than heroin.

Both accused were held in custody and scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice for a bail hearing on April 26, 2026.

What the Charges Mean

Under section 5 of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, trafficking and possession for the purpose of trafficking apply to controlled substances, including Schedule I substances such as cocaine and opioids. For Schedule I substances, the maximum penalty can include life imprisonment, depending on the facts and how the Crown proceeds.

Failure to comply with a probation order is covered under section 733.1 of the Criminal Code. If prosecuted by indictment, the offence carries a maximum sentence of four years in prison.

Presumption of Innocence

None of the allegations have been proven in court. All accused persons are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Police Seek Information

Anyone with information about the possession, manufacturing or trafficking of illegal drugs is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.