DRUG TRAFFICKING WARRANT EXECUTED IN WHITEFISH RIVER
UCCM Officers & Specialized Units Apprehend Individual and Seize Illicit Substances
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – M’Chigeeng First Nation, ON
Date: June 25th, 2026
INCIDENT NUMBER: RM26000189
On June 24, 2026, members of the UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit, with the assistance of the UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service K9 Unit and Patrol, executed a search warrant at a residence in Whitefish River First Nation as part of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation.
As a result of the investigation, a 36-year-old male from Whitefish River First Nation was arrested and charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Cocaine and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime.
During the execution of the search warrant, officers seized approximately $14,000 worth of suspected cocaine, Canadian currency believed to be proceeds of crime, a cellular phone, and multiple digital scales commonly associated with drug trafficking.
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the court at a later date.
Community safety is a shared responsibility. UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service reminds the public that protecting the health, safety, and well-being of our communities requires ongoing collaboration between police and community members. Drug trafficking fuels violence, including home invasions, serious assaults, and homicides, while contributing to addiction, homelessness, and overdose deaths. Information provided by the public plays a critical role in disrupting criminal activity and making our communities safer.
Anyone with information regarding drug trafficking, organized crime, or other criminal activity is encouraged to contact UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service at 705-377-7135 or anonymously through Sudbury Rainbow Crime Stoppers at 705-222-TIPS (8477), 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or submit a tip through the Sudbury Rainbow Crime Stoppers website.
Together, we can make a difference.
Contact:
Detective Sergeant Jeff Teetzel
UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service
Tel: 705-377-7135
Fax: 705-377-5583
Daniel Despatie
Deputy Chief of Police
UCCM Anishnaabe Police is a First Nations-run police service, serving six First Nation Communities on Manitoulin Island and on Highway 6 in Ontario. UCCM Anishnaabe Police works closely with the communities they serve to develop innovative, culturally responsive programs, enforce the law and improve community safety and wellness.
