drugs and cash seized On June 18, 2024, members of the Greater Sudbury Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) were conducting a drug investigation on a suspected drug trafficker. While conducting the investigation, Detectives witnessed the individual driving a vehicle despite being a prohibited driver due to a previous impaired driving conviction.  

Detectives with the assistance of Patrol Operations conducted a traffic stop on Elm Street where the individual was taken into custody.

Upon searching the individual and the vehicle, officers located, 216 grams of Fentanyl, 85 grams of cocaine, 484 grams of methamphetamine, a digital scale and over $5,200 in cash. The value of the seized drugs is approximately $78,500.

As a result, 42-year-old, Craig Hunda was charged with the following offences under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) and Criminal Code of Canada:

  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking fentanyl
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking methamphetamine
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
  • Operation of a motor vehicle while prohibited
  • Breach of probation

The individual was held in police custody overnight and attended Bail Court today, June 19, 2024, to answer to the charges.

The GSPS Drug Enforcement Unit of the Integrated Crime Section remains committed to working collaboratively with our Policing and community partners focusing its efforts on major crime operations that pose a direct and elevated threat to the safety, security, and wellness of our community.  The Integrated Crime Section aims to identify and disrupt organized crime in Greater Sudbury through innovative technology, collaborative partnerships and traditional Police work resulting in the arrest of those involved, holding them accountable for their criminal activities and the seizure of illegal drugs, prohibited firearms and proceeds of crime.

 

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