The Nishnawbe Aski Police Service arrested three people and seized a large amount of drugs on March 5, 2026, following an investigation into trafficking between Thunder Bay, Ontario, and the Nibinamik First Nation.
Officers carried out search warrants at three different homes in Thunder Bay. During the searches, police found suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of more than $130,000.
The operation was a joint effort to stop illegal drugs from moving from larger cities into remote northern communities. It involved the Ontario Provincial Police Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau and the Thunder Bay Police Service Intelligence Unit.
Several specialized teams assisted with the arrests and searches, including the NAPS Intelligence Unit and the NAPS Emergency Response Team. This investigation is part of a larger plan to address the ongoing drug and safety issues affecting remote First Nations in northern Ontario.
