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$25,000 in Illegal Drugs Found During Traffic Stop

Three men, including two from Fort Frances, are facing numerous charges.

OPP say an estimated $25 thousand in crack cocaine, fentanyl, and methamphetamine, along with items used in drug trafficking, were discovered in a vehicle stopped in Fort Frances Saturday morning.

Prohibited weapons and an unspecified amount of Canadian cash were also seized.

42-year-old Jonathon Green, of Fort Frances, is charged with,

  • Operation while impaired by drug, contrary to Section 320.14(1)(a) of the Criminal Code.
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine, contrary to Section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
  • Possession of Methamphetamine for the purpose of Trafficking, contrary to Section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances 5(2).
  • Possession of Fentanyl for the purpose of Trafficking, contrary to Section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
  • Possession of a prohibited device, contrary to Section 92(2), of the Criminal Code.
  • Possession of a prohibited device, contrary to Section 92(2), of the Criminal Code.

41-year-old Terrence La Belle, of Fort Frances, is charged with,

  • Possession of Methamphetamine for the purpose of Trafficking, contrary to Section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs Substance Act
  • Possession of Fentanyl for the purpose of Trafficking,contrary to Section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs Substances Act
  • Possession of Cocaine for the purpose of Trafficking, contrary to Section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000, contrary to Section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code.
  • Possession of a prohibited device, contrary to Section 92(2), of the Criminal Code.
  • Possession of a prohibited device, contrary to Section 92(2), of the Criminal Code.

32-year-old Lanny Mekanak, of Sioux Lookout, has been charged with,

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance, to wit: Cocaine, for the purpose of Trafficking, contrary to Section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance, to wit: Methampethamine, for the purpose of Trafficking, contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act 5(2).
  • Possession of Fentanyl for the purpose of Trafficking, contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act 5(2).
  • Possession of a prohibited device, contrary to Section 92(2), of the Criminal Code.
  • Possession of a prohibited device, contrary to Section 92(2), of the Criminal Code.

All three accused were scheduled to make a court appearance on Monday for a bail hearing.

Author

  • Randy Thoms is a veteran news broadcaster with over 40 years' experience. He is based in Fort Frances and covers stories across northwestern Ontario. Contact Randy at thoms.randy@radioabl.ca.

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2:24 am, Apr 11, 2026
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