Cocaine bust by Akwesasne Police

AKWESASNE -- Akwesasne Mohawk Police seized two kilograms of cocaine valued at $120,000 after executing a search warrant at a Cornwall Island residence Dec. 20.

Police say the Joint Investigation Team of the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service concluded a lengthy drug investigation prior to the seizure of the cocaine.

The bust occurred Dec. 20 at 5 p.m. with the assistance of Ontario Provincial Police K9, police say.

Police charged Carrie A. Dewormer, 37, and Brandon A. Thompson, 36, both of Akwesasne, with possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine, possession for the purpose of trafficking anabolic steroids, possession of property obtained by crime and possession of an imitation firearm.

Police say they entered a residence on Cornwall Island to search for cocaine, currency and cell phones. Police were also able to search three vehicles on the property with the search warrant.

After conducting the search, which lasted just over an hour, police say they seized an unspecified amount of U.S. currency, anabolic steroids and an imitation handgun along with the two kilograms of cocaine.

"The Joint Investigation Team of the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service remains committed to focusing its efforts on major crime operations that pose a direct threat to the safety and wellbeing of our community," officials wrote on Facebook.

"The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service encourages community support and involvement to report any suspected criminal activities. Anyone with information that would assist in any type of investigation can call Central Dispatch at 613-575-2000."