$13,000 Crack-Cocaine Seized In Joint Service Operation

OPP POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

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On Friday April 14th, 2006, members of Project “Northern Gateway “ (a joint investigation between members of the Ontario Provincial Police and North Bay Police service) conducted an investigation, which resulted in a vehicle stop, within the city of North Bay and leading to the seizure of a quantity of Crack Cocaine.

Three (3) persons were arrested at the scene and all of the individuals have been charged with a number of drug related offences.

The potential street value of the seized drugs is estimated at over $13,000.00. Police are continuing their investigation.

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