Calgary man faces trafficking charges after police report a seizure valued at $11.5 million
SHUNIAH — LOCAL NEWS — A traffic stop on Highway 11/17 near Loon Lake has led to the seizure of more than 100 kilograms of suspected cocaine and drug-trafficking charges against a Calgary man.
Thunder Bay Ontario Provincial Police officers stopped a vehicle in the Municipality of Shuniah at approximately 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Police say officers seized suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of $11.5 million. The quantity, identification of the suspected substance and estimated value are attributed to police.
Calgary man charged
Varinder Hundal, 32, of Calgary, Alberta, was arrested and charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Actwith:
- Trafficking in a Schedule I substance — cocaine.
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking — cocaine.
Hundal is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay at a later date. Police did not provide a specific court date in the release.
The charges have not been proven in court. The accused is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Reporting suspicious activity
Anyone witnessing an emergency or an immediate threat to public safety should call 911. Non-emergency reports can be made to the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
