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In Brief
Drugs Seized at Moose Cree First Nation Post Office
A suspected $80,000 worth of drugs were seized in the Moose Cree First Nation community in March by the Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service (NAPS) that included marijuana, cocaine and prescription drugs.
The NAPS had been conducting an investigation into several occurrences at the post office between March 9-15 in conjunction with Canada Post’s Security and Investigations Services. The investigation resulted in a seizure of a variety of drugs with a street value of about $38,300.
With the assistance of Canada Post, the NAPS conducted another investigation into occurrences from March 19-22 within the community that resulted in a second seizure of drugs valued at around $42,500.
Charges in this case are currently pending.
