Thunder Bay Police Say Search Warrants in the Court Street South Area Produced Nearly 325 Grams of Suspected Cocaine and $91,000 in Cash, and That Sayed Jawhary, 24, of Scarborough and Destiny Hunter, 26, of Toronto Are Charged With Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (Cocaine) (November 6, 2026)

The Thunder Bay Police Service said Friday that its Intelligence Unit began an investigation into two people suspected of drug trafficking in the city, and that officers executed search warrants on the afternoon of Thursday, November 5, in the area of Court Street South. Police say they seized nearly 325 grams of suspected cocaine, which they estimate at $65,000 in street value, along with $91,000 in cash and paraphernalia consistent with drug trafficking. Sayed Jawhary, 24, of Scarborough and Destiny Hunter, 26, of Toronto are each charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (Cocaine) and Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000. Police say both were remanded into custody following an initial court appearance.

Legal status: Charged. Neither count against either accused has been tested in court, and both are presumed innocent.

The Searches on Court Street South

Police say the Intelligence Unit began an investigation into two individuals suspected of being involved in drug trafficking activity, and that search warrants were executed on the afternoon of Thursday, November 5, in the area of Court Street South.

The force says a man was found in a vehicle and tried to run when officers approached, and that he was arrested after a brief foot pursuit. A woman was found in a residence on Court Street South and was arrested without incident, according to police.

The Seizures

Police say they seized nearly 325 grams of suspected cocaine, with an estimated street value of $65,000. The value is the force’s estimate, not a figure established in court. The force also reports $91,000 in cash and paraphernalia it describes as consistent with drug trafficking.

Sayed Jawhary and Destiny Hunter are presumed innocent, and none of the charges has been tested in court. The allegations are those of the Thunder Bay Police Service, as published in its release. No gang or criminal organization has been named in connection with this case.