THUNDER BAY — Police have taken five individuals into custody, including a 17 year old from Toronto, on drug-trafficking charges.
The Thunder Bay Police Service says it executed a search warrant at a residence in the 100 block of Picton Avenue on Thursday, Oct. 17.
One male suspect tried to flee the home through a window but was arrested after a brief pursuit.
Officers seized quantities of suspected crack cocaine, fentanyl and hydromorphone, along with cash and paraphernalia consistent with trafficking.
Besides the youth, the accused include a 19-year-old man and a 20-year-old man, both from Toronto, and two women from Thunder Bay, aged 35 and 43.
All five also face charges of possession of property obtained by crime.
The 17-year-old youth is additionally charged with obstructing police, while the 19-year-old is charged with resisting arrest.
The accused appeared in court and were remanded into custody with future appearance dates.
