Residents of Thunder Bay are learning that DRYDEN — An Ottawa man faces medicine trafficking and proceeds of crime charges after a traffic stop and search warrant in Dryden.
Authorities allege officers seized suspected cocaine, hydromorphone and oxycodone, along with Canadian currency and evidence associated with medicine trafficking. Dryden OPP officers stopped a vehicle on Whyte Avenue shortly after 1 p.m. CDT on Tuesday, Aug.
The review, led by the Dryden Citizens Street Crime Unit with assistance from OPP units in Red Lake, Sioux Lookout and the North West Region Urgent situation Response Team, resulted in an arrest. Authorities later searched a property in the 100 block of Grand Trunk Avenue and allegedly seized additional suspected drugs, cash and trafficking-related evidence. Dylan Minoli, 27, of Ottawa, is charged with: Possession of proceeds of crime over $5,000 carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison when prosecuted by indictment. Failure to comply with a release order carries a maximum indictable sentence of two years.
Failure to comply with a release order carries a maximum indictable sentence of two years.
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking is prohibited under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment. Actual sentences depend on factors including the quantity of drugs, the accused’s role, criminal record and other aggravating or mitigating circumstances. Minoli was held in custody for a court appearance in Dryden on Wednesday, Aug. Anyone with information about suspected medicine trafficking can contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477. The charges have not been proven in court. Minoli is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty..
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📍 Source: NetNewsLedger · By: NetNewsLedger Staff · 🗓️ August 06, 2026 · 🏠 ThunderBay.Online
