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The Nishnawbe Aski Police Service has arrested two Webequie First Nation residents in connection with an ongoing drug trafficking investigation in the Webequie First Nation community.

On Monday a search warrant was executed in the community leading to the arrests and the seizure of a quantity of cocaine, cash, and items associated with drug trafficking.

A 32-year-old Webequie First Nation resident has been charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking.

A 33-year-old Webequie First Nation resident has been charged with; possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000, and failure to comply with a release order. The 33-year-old was previously arrested in February for drug trafficking.

The 32-year-old was released from custody with a future court date, and the 33-year-old remains in custody with a future court date.