First Nation in northwestern Ontario says it has spent $1.6M on private security to fight drug trafficking
Ginoogaming First Nation declared a state of emergency in May 2024 over issues related to violence and drug trafficking. Now, it says the Ontario Provincial Police has agreed in principle to develop a long-term, written policing framework to address safety concerns. Here's what First Nation leaders want done to address their concerns.
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