Friday, March 16, 2012

Major Oxy bust in two First Nation Communities

A major prescription drug bust for Nishnawbe-Aski Police.

Police searched two homes in Webequie First Nation and Deer Lake First Nation and officers seized nearly 62-thousand dollars worth of oxycodone pills.

Officers also seized nearly 3-thousand dollars cash and several firearms.

Police say 41-year-old Ricky Jacob, 33-year-old Valerie Shewaybick and 24-year-old Purvis Crowe all face possession for the purpose of trafficking charges.

Police say 54-year-old Wesley Shewaybick has been charged with careless storage of a firearm.