FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Ouje-Bougoumou, Eeyou Istchee – November 2, 2026 – The Eeyou Eenou Police Force’s (EEPF) Ouje-Bougoumou detachment executed a search warrant at a residence and associated property on October 31, 2026, resulting in the seizure of a significant quantity of cocaine, multiple firearms, and drug trafficking-related paraphernalia.
During the arrest of the suspect, police officers observed a container containing a white powdery substance in plain view inside a vehicle. Police subsequently obtained a search warrant for the vehicle, leading to the discovery and seizure of additional evidence.
As a result of the whole operation, officers seized:
- 214.07 grams of white substance testing positive for cocaine
- 2 cellular phones
- digital scales
- 9 unrestricted firearms.
The suspect has been arrested and held a phone appearance before a judge. Freddy BOSUM (55), from Ouje-Bougoumou is facing charges of Possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking and Traffic in a controlled substance under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. He is also facing additional charges of Storing or handling a firearm, in a careless manner or without reasonable precautions for the safety of other persons under the Criminal Code of Canada.
The suspect was transferred to the Amos Detention Centre where he will appear in front of the judge.
Anyone wishing to report drug trafficking or related activity may do so anonymously, 24 hours a day, by contacting the Eeyou Intelligence Drug Line at 1-833-343-7847.
