A man and a woman face several drug charges as a result of a joint forces illicit drug investigation
Shortly after 10 p.m. on May 25, the investigation led to a traffic stop by the OPP Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau on Highway 11 just south of North Bay. Two people were arrested and a search resulted in the seizure of 264.3 grams of cocaine and $4,553 in cash.
The investigation continued with a search warrant being conducted on an additional vehicle and a residence located on Lakeshore Drive in North Bay.
This resulted in the seizure of;
- Approximately 5 grams of suspected cocaine.
- Packaging material
- Digital scales
- Cutting agents
An ongoing cooperative effort by the NBPS Street Crime Unit and the OPP Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau has led to two people being arrested and charged:
Lee Fuller, 38 of Powassan is charged with:
- Traffic a controlled substance
- Two counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime
- Fail to comply with a release order
Alicia Di Ivlio, 37, of North Bay is charged with:
- Trafficking in a controlled substance
- Two counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking.
The combined street value of the drugs and substances seized, along with the cash, totaled approximately $31,493.
Police also seized a 2020 black Audi car as offence related property.
Fuller remains in custody pending a bail hearing at the North Bay Courthouse. The co-accused Alicia Di Ivlio was released and will appear in the North Bay Courthouse on July 14.
