2 Arrested In Meth Bust

Source: OPP
Date: Sat May 4 05:23:26 MST 2024

Two individuals were arrested with drug related offences after the Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) executed a warrant at a residence on Sixth Street in Fort Frances.

On May 2, 2024, shortly before 7 p.m. Fort Frances CSCU with the assistance of the Emergency Response Team (ERT), Treaty Three Police Service, and the Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) executed a warrant after an investigation into drug trafficking. The officers seized a quantity of suspected fentanyl and methamphetamine, cash, and evidence of drug trafficking with an approximate street value of $6,000.00.

Gabriel Tuesday, 33-years-old, of Big Grassy First Nation has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

– Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl and Methamphetamine

– Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000

– Obstruct Peace Officer

– Fail to Comply with Probation Order

Alexis Holland, 27-years-old, of Fort Frances has been charges under the Criminal Code with:

– Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl and Methamphetamine

Tuesday was held for bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on May 3, 2024.

Holland was released from custody and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on June 17, 2024.

Any person with information regarding the illegal possession and trafficking of drugs and firearms should immediately contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).