North Bay Police Take $130K Drugs Off The Street

Police Seize $130,000 in Illegal Drugs

The North Bay Police Service has arrested and charged a 19-year-old male for drug trafficking and seized approximately $130,000 in illegal drugs.

The accused in this incident is James MODIMU, male, age 19, of North Bay, who is charged with:

• Three counts of Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking
• One count of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
• One count of Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000

On November 9, 2024, members of the North Bay Police Service attended a hotel on McIntyre Street West, North Bay, in response to a 911 hang-up call. As part of the investigation, police searched a room in the hotel in which the accused was located. While in the room, police observed evidence of drug trafficking. A search warrant was applied for, granted, and executed.

Searches by police resulted in the seizure of:

• Approximately 373 grams of suspected fentanyl
• Approximately 175 grams of suspected cocaine
• Approximately 20 5mg suspected Percocet pills
• Drug trafficking equipment
• Approximately $2,500 in Canadian currency

The estimated street value of the drugs seized in this incident is approximately $130,000.

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing at the North Bay Courthouse.