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$65,000 worth of drugs off the streets

This bag of drugs was seized by OPP yesterday. Photo supplied. North Bay OPP have charged two men and a woman, and seized $65,000 worth of drugs after a bust yesterday afternoon.

This bag of drugs was seized by OPP yesterday. Photo supplied.

North Bay OPP have charged two men and a woman, and seized $65,000 worth of drugs after a bust yesterday afternoon.

The charges stem from a routine vehicle stop for an expired license tag on Highway 11 north of the city. 

The subsequent investigation led to the seizure of over 30 grams of cocaine and over 6,000 grams of Marijuana. 

The street value is estimated at approximately $65,000.

The incident occurred at approximately 3:30 p.m. Thursday.

Charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine and
  • Possession of a Schedule II substance for the purpose of Trafficking -over 3 kg

Adam Cooke, age 29 of Temiskaming Shores.

Benjamin Foley, age 22 of Temiskaming Shores,

Tionnie Hosking, age 22 of Temiskaming Shores, 

All three accused were held for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in North Bay today.