Police make multiple arrests in operation targeting drug trafficking in Timmins, James Bay coast
Investigation also saw seizure of over $1.26M in drugs, more than $300K in cash, police say
Police say they have arrested 22 people accused of drug trafficking-related charges after a multi-jurisdictional investigation in Timmins and Attawapiskat First Nation.
Timmins Police Service said the investigation, known as Project Albion, also saw the seizure of more than $1.26 million in drugs and over $300,000 in cash.
Project Albion, which began last fall, involved the Timmins Police Service, Ontario Provincial Police, the Lac Seul Police Service and UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service K9 Units.
"The investigation into drug trafficking activity led to the execution of six search warrants in Attawapiskat First Nation and 14 search warrants in the City of Timmins," police said in a news release on Tuesday.
Residential addresses and five motor vehicles were the subjects of these search warrants, and a total of 130 charges were laid as a result of this investigation, police said.
Police said the investigation was made possible through funding provided by the Ontario government.