Search Warrant Executed, Suspected Cocaine and Cash Seized

SCHREIBER, ON — The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), assisted by members of the Nipigon and Schreiber OPP detachments, have charged one person as part of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation.

Police say that on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, officers executed a search warrant at a Schreiber residence, seizing suspected cocaine, Canadian currency, and **drug-related paraphernalia.

Charges Laid

OPP report Justin Reinhardt, 42, of Schreiber has been charged with:

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking — cocaine (Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, s. 5(2))

• Possession of property obtained by crime — under $5,000 (Criminal Code, s. 354 with punishment set out in s. 355(b))

Please note the allegations have not been proven in court

Potential Penalties Upon Conviction

Because cocaine is listed in Schedule I of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, the offence of trafficking—or possessing for the purpose of trafficking—carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.

For possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000, the Criminal Code provides:

• If prosecuted by indictment, a maximum of two years imprisonment.

• If prosecuted by summary conviction, the general summary penalty can be up to a $5,000 fine and/or up to two years less a day imprisonment (unless another punishment is specifically provided).

Sentencing, if there is a conviction, depends on the facts found by the court, prior record, and the circumstances of the offence.

Court Date

OPP say the accused was released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Schreiber on February 12, 2026.

Recognizing Possible Signs of Drug Trafficking

Police regularly remind residents: you don’t need to “investigate” to help—just notice patterns and report safely. Common red flags that may indicate drug dealing activity can include:

• Frequent visitors coming and going at unusual hours

• Short stays (people arriving and leaving within minutes)

• Unusual late-night activity and vehicle traffic

• Windows covered or always blocked from view

These signs don’t prove criminal activity on their own, but they can help police build a clearer picture when combined with other information.

How to Help Police Safely

If you suspect drug trafficking:

• Do not confront anyone or try to intervene yourself

• If it’s safe, note dates/times, descriptions of vehicles, and patterns of activity

• Report what you saw through proper channels—especially if there’s an immediate safety concern

To report:

• Schreiber OPP: 1-888-310-1122

• Emergency: call 911

• Anonymous tips: Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online tip submission

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