Three People Face Drug Trafficking and Related Charges After Sioux Lookout OPP Search Two Residences and Seize About 390 Grams of Suspected Cocaine and More Than $40,000, NetNewsLedger Reports (November 2, 2026)
Three people, a 53-year-old from Sioux Lookout and two men aged 23 and 24 from Ottawa, each face a charge of possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking and a charge of possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, after Sioux Lookout OPP officers searched two residences in Sioux Lookout on October 22, NetNewsLedger reported on November 2. OPP said officers seized about 390 grams of suspected cocaine, 40 grams of suspected crack cocaine and more than $40,000 in Canadian currency, and police believe the money is proceeds of crime. The 24-year-old also faces a charge of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. OPP said all three were held for bail proceedings and remanded to the Kenora District Jail.
Legal status: Charged. The allegations have not been tested in court and all three accused are presumed innocent.
The Charges
According to NetNewsLedger, each of the three accused is charged with one count of possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, involving cocaine, and one count of possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000. The 24-year-old man from Ottawa also faces one count of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
The Searches
OPP said the searches took place shortly after 9:30 a.m. on October 22, 2026, at two residences in Sioux Lookout. The Sioux Lookout OPP Detachment led the investigation, assisted by the Community Street Crime Unit and the Northwest Region Emergency Response Team, according to NetNewsLedger.
Your Sunset Country reported the same seizures and the same ages and home communities on November 1. OPP asks anyone with information about this investigation or other suspected drug trafficking to call 1-888-310-1122.
Charges and Seizures
- All three accused, each: One count of possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, involving cocaine; one count of possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.
- The 24-year-old man from Ottawa: The same two counts, plus one count of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
- Seized: About 390 grams of suspected cocaine, 40 grams of suspected crack cocaine, and more than $40,000 in Canadian currency, which police believe is proceeds of crime.
- Custody: All three held for bail proceedings and remanded to the Kenora District Jail, OPP said.
Timeline
- October 22, 2026, shortly after 9:30 a.m.Sioux Lookout OPP officers search two residences in Sioux Lookout and seize suspected cocaine, suspected crack cocaine and more than $40,000 in currency.
- November 1, 2026Your Sunset Country reports the seizures and the three people charged.
- November 2, 2026NetNewsLedger reports the charges and the seizures, and that all three were remanded to the Kenora District Jail.
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Sources
- NetNewsLedger, “Three Charged After Sioux Lookout OPP Seize Suspected Cocaine and Cash,” November 2, 2026 — for the charges, the seizures and the searches — netnewsledger.com
- Your Sunset Country, “OPP charge three people after Sioux Lookout drug bust,” November 1, 2026 — for the ages, home communities and seizures — yoursunsetcountry.ca
All three accused are presumed innocent, and none of the charges has been tested in court. The allegations are those of the Ontario Provincial Police, as reported by NetNewsLedger and Your Sunset Country. No gang or criminal organization has been named in connection with this case.
