Two people face cocaine trafficking charges after a NAPS search in Webequie First Nation

WEBEQUIE FIRST NATION, Ont. — Two Webequie First Nation residents are facing drug-trafficking charges after Nishnawbe Aski Police Service officers searched a home and seized suspected crack cocaine, cash and items police say were consistent with drug trafficking.

The arrests stem from a July investigation into suspected drug trafficking in the community. Police have not disclosed the quantity or estimated street value of the drugs seized.

Search warrant executed at Webequie residence

NAPS says members of its Intelligence Unit executed a search warrant at a residence in Webequie First Nation on Friday, July 24.

The operation included support from the NAPS K9 Unit, Provincial Guns and Gangs Task Force and frontline officers from the Webequie detachment.

Police say the warrant was obtained as part of an ongoing investigation into drug-trafficking activity in the community.

During the search, officers reported finding suspected crack cocaine, cash and paraphernalia consistent with drug trafficking.