Both Manitoulin First Nation police services say their communities are targeted by drug traffickers because they have fewer policing resources. “But, yes, for sure, we see an influx of drug traffickers in our area from southern Ontario,” said Inspector Walsh. So, we have large amounts of drug issues going on and no way to combat it.”He told CBC traffickers have even indicated those limitations. As well, police explained that Northern Ontario communities are attractive to drug traffickers because limited supply allows drugs to be sold at significantly higher prices than in southern Ontario. “We also work with WTPS (Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service) and the UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service in this area and such things as warrant execution.

Source: CBC News December 24, 2025 18:02 UTC