Break-and-enter investigation leads to drug trafficking charges in northern Ont.

An OPP logo is seen in this file photo.

Four people have been charged with drug trafficking offences in northwestern Ontario, including one suspect who posted anti-drug messages on social media shortly before his arrest.

Rainy River Ontario Provincial Police received reports Oct. 30 around 1 a.m. about a break and enter in Fort Frances.

"Police attended the area and located a motor vehicle matching the description provided of the involved motor vehicle leaving the scene," the OPP said in a news release.

"Police conducted a traffic stop of the motor vehicle. Upon speaking with occupants of the motor vehicle, police located an open alcoholic beverage in the motor vehicle."

That led to a search of the vehicle, which uncovered drugs believed to be fentanyl and meth, along with weapons.

Two men, ages 50 and 43, and two women, ages 35 and 33, have been charged with drug trafficking and weapons offences. In addition, the 50-year-old driver was charged with driving with liquor readily available.

Police also included a screen capture from the 50-year-old's Facebook account in which he tells anyone selling "down" – slang for fentanyl – to "find a new career. I will plug all leaks."

The post was made hours before his arrest.

The suspects were scheduled to appear for a bail hearing in the Ontario Court of Justice of Kenora on Wednesday.