Cocaine Bust – TBPS Daily Update 21April2026
Source: Thunder Bay Police Service
Date: Wed Apr 22 09:52:23 MST 2026

On April 16th, 2026, two homes and two vehicles were searched on Anten Street and John Street.
During the searches officers seized approximately 90 grams of suspected cocaine, a small amount of suspected fentanyl and more than $40,000 in Canadian cash.
The street value of the drugs seized is estimated at $12,000.
During the searches four suspects were located and arrested.
As a result of the investigation, 31-year-old Emmanuel OWUSU from Toronto is facing the following charges:
• Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
• Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000
The accused was released from custody with a future court date.
Glenn BERNST a 61-year-old from Thunder Bay is facing the following charges:
• Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
• Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – other drugs
• Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000
• Failure to comply with undertaking
The accused was remanded into custody after their first court appearance with a future court date.
A 31-year-old from Thunder Bay is facing the following charges:
• Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
• Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – other drugs
• Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000
A 44-year-old from Thunder Bay is also facing the following charges:
• Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
• Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000
The unnamed accused’s charges have not been read in court as they have been released under an undertaking with a future court date.
