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Search warrants in Iqaluit turn up cash, drugs and possible stolen carvings

Two men facing multiple charges as a result

Two men are facing several charges following the execution of two search warrants in Iqaluit on Jan. 24.

According to V Division RCMP, Iqaluit RCMP's General Investigation Section went into two residences on Ikaluktuutiaq Drive and seized a multitude of items including one ounce of cocaine, $17,000 in cash, a loaded handgun, pepper/bear spray, multiple cell phones, a stolen firearm and three polar bear carvings which police believe were stolen.

As a result, Khalil Gebara, 42, has been charged with trafficking a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance for the purposes of trafficking, possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime, three counts of possession of a firearm obtained by the commission of a criminal offence, two counts of careless storage of a firearm, possession of a prohibited weapon without holding a license and possession of a prohibited firearm without a licence.

He was remanded in custody until his next court appearance in Iqaluit on Feb. 11.

The other suspect, Nadeem Gebara, 40, has been charged with trafficking in a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance for the purposes of trafficking and possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime. He was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court in Iqaluit on Feb. 27.

“Taking any drugs off the streets has a positive effect on our community, making a seizure like this puts a dent in the selling of these harmful substances, and has a positive ripple effect into the prevention of property crime, which is fuelled from the buying of drugs,” stated Cst. Dave Mills of Iqaluit RCMP.

Police are now looking for the owner or owners of the polar bear carvings. If you think they may be yours, or you know who they belong to, you're asked to get in touch with Iqaluit RCMP.

Also, if you have any details that may help police in this case, call Iqaluit RCMP at 867-975-0123. You can also call Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 if you wish to remain anonymous.



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