Five people are facing trafficking charges after an investigation of two apartments in Inuvik led to a seizure of more than $76,000 in drug money.

Inuvik say they began an investigation on July 18 into two apartments where drug trafficking was suspected to be based. After sufficient evidence was collected, police obtained search warrants for both suites and entered them on July 21.

When the searches commenced, police say they found 70 grams of suspected crack-cocaine and more than $76,000 in cash, as well as 70 grams of "illicit" cannabis.

Jolene Andre, 38, of Inuvik, is charged with possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.

Willie Inglangasuk, 43, of Inuvik, is charged with possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.

Krystian Cogswell, 21, of British Columbia, is charged with possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.

Yousha Nayyar, 20, of Ontario, is charged with possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.

A 17-year-old male from Alberta, who cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, is charged with possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.

All have appeared before a justice of the peace and remain in custody.

SA国际影视传媒淭he Inuvik will continue to focus on those individuals that come to our community to profit from the illicit sale of these harmful substances," said Inuvik detachment commander Staff-Sgt. Jesse Aubin. "This is also a reminder to those that allow criminal activities to occur in your residence, you will be held accountable under the law.

"Anyone who has information about this incident is asked to contact the Inuvik at 777-1111 or Crime Stoppers at http://www.p3tips.com. In the event of an emergency call, 911."