Trafficking charges laid after suspect caught in the act, $82K in drugs seized

A 39-year-old North Bay man is in custody after he was arrested on drug trafficking charges in North Bay last Friday. In the winter of 2024, the NBPS Street Crime Unit began an investigation in relation to the accused illegally trafficking drugs in the North Bay area. On Friday May 6th, around 1:20 pm the accused was observed exiting his residence on Birches Road and attending his vehicle for a brief period. He then walked to the area of Birches Road and Lakeshore drive where he met another indi