The North Bay Police Service has arrested and charged a 19-year-old man for drug trafficking and seized approximately $130,000 in illegal drugs.
On Saturday, November 9, officers raided a hotel on McIntyre Street West in response to a 911 hang-up call. As part of the investigation, police searched a room in the hotel where the accused was. While there, police saw evidence of drug trafficking.
A search warrant was applied for, granted, and executed.
Police seized:
- 373 grams of Fentanyl
- 175 grams of cocaine
- 20 5mg Percocet pills
- Drug trafficking equipment
- $2,500 in cash
The street value of the drugs seized is approximately $130,000.
James Modimu, 19, of North Bay, is charged with:
- Three counts of possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking
- Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000
Modimu was held in custody pending a bail hearing at the North Bay Courthouse
