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Akwesasne – On Sunday February 9th, 2014 at approximately 2:00 AM, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service executed a Drug Warrant at a building in the District of Snye.

The Search Warrant execution was the result of a month-long investigation into street level drug trafficking. Over one ounce of cocaine and an undetermined amount of mixed Canadian and United States currency were seized in the raid. According to police, the total estimated value of the seized cocaine is worth approximately $3000.00.

As a result of the search warrant, Ricky Theodore Thompson, 31 years of age, was arrested for “Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Cocaine”, contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substance Act. Thompson was also charged with “Possession of Proceeds obtained by Crime” and “Obstructing Police” contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada; he remains in custody to appear in Valleyfield Provincial Court for a Bail Hearing at a later date.

Acting Deputy Chief Leroy Swamp said that this investigation was the result of partnerships in law enforcement and said that it was initiated after his Department was provided with intelligence from the Border Enforcement Security Team (BEST) stationed in Massena, New York. “This was a collaborative effort and good work between multiple agencies to get drugs off the street,” said Swamp.

The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service encourages community members to report any activities which are believed to be drug-related, “Drugs such as cocaine and other opiate type drugs pose serious dangers to our Community’s health, we need the support of the community,” added Acting Deputy Chief Leroy Swamp. The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service wishes to remind community members that anyone with information can call in anonymously with information at 613 575-2340 or 613 575-1569.