$38,000 Drug Bust – LEWIS

(KIRKLAND LAKE, ON) – One person has been arrested following a drug trafficking investigation in Kirkland Lake.

On Friday August 15, 2025, members of the North East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with assistance from the Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), Canine Unit and Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) intercepted one person at the North Bay Ontario Northland Bus Terminal following a drug trafficking investigation in Kirkland Lake.

As the officers were observed, the person fled on foot towards a wooded area, the person was subsequently arrested a short time later. A search of the person and belongings resulted in the seizure of suspected cocaine and fentanyl with a total estimated street value of $38,000. Also seized was a Glock 27 with an extended magazine, ammunition and three cellular phones.

As a result of the investigation Rashid LEWIS, a 20-year-old from Scarborough, has been charged with:

·      Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order x4

·      Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm

·      Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammo

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking- Opioid

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking- Cocaine

·      Resist peace officer

The accused has been remanded into custody and is schedule to appear before the North Bay Ontario Court of Justice on August 20, 2025

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