Kenora Resident Charged with Drug Trafficking
KENORA, ON – Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Kenora have arrested a 19-year-old resident following a drug trafficking investigation that resulted in the seizure of suspected cocaine and cash.
On Wednesday, January 29, 2025, Kenora OPP responded to a call for assistance in the Rupert Road area. Officers attended the scene, arrested an individual, and seized approximately 13 grams of suspected cocaine along with $540 in cash.
Charges Laid
As a result of the investigation, Payton ROY, 19, of Kenora, has been charged with:
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
- Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kenora on February 25, 2025.
Public Assistance Encouraged
The OPP remains committed to public safety and working with the community to combat illegal drug activity. Anyone with information regarding drug trafficking is encouraged to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or report anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.
