Drug trafficking charges laid in Sioux Lookout 

Tim Brody - Editor

Two local residents have been arrested and charged with drug trafficking offenses after Sioux Lookout OPP officers responded to a call for assistance at a local hotel on June 12.
Police shared in a June 14 media release that, “At approximately 12:00 noon on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, officers received a call for assistance at a local hotel. While responding, they located two individuals breaching court orders. Following investigation, police have seized suspected illicit substances including methamphetamine and cocaine, drug trafficking paraphernalia, and Canadian currency.”
As a result of this investigation, a 20 year-old resident and 24-year-old resident, both from the Municipality of Sioux Lookout, have been charged with:
•    Possession of a Schedule substance for the purpose of trafficking, and
•    Failure to comply with Release Order- two counts.
The 24-year-old resident also faces the following additional charges:
•    Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime,
•    Obstruct Peace Officer.
Police are asking anyone with any information about the trafficking of illicit substances in Sioux Lookout to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should people wish to remain anonymous, they may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where they may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000. People may also report online at: http://www.p3tips.com/273.