NAPS Drug Investigation Charges Two in Moose Cree First Nation
MOOSE FACTORY, ON – On February 12, 2017, Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS) Moose Factory Detachment members, along with the NAPS Drug Unit and NAPS Emergency Response Team, executed a search warrant under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act at a residence located in Moose Cree First Nation.
As a result of the search, police seized numerous small baggies containing cocaine with a northern street value of nineteen thousand two-hundred eighty ($19,280.00) dollars; approximately two thousand eight-hundred thirty-nine ($2,839.00) dollars in Canadian currency; and, one firearm.
Seventy (70) year-old John WESLEY of Moose Cree First Nation has been charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime; Possession of a Firearm Contrary to Prohibition Order; and, Resisting Peace Officer.
Sixty-seven (67) year-old Lillian WESLEY of Moose Cree First Nation has been charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking, and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime.
Both have been remanded into custody for court in Timmins, Ontario on Tuesday, February 14, 2017.
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