On October 11, 2015 a break and enter occurred at a residence in the South end of Timmins.  Three long guns were taken along with a safe containing four handguns.

The theft lead officers to more information, which lead police to believe they were changing hands.  As a result of a  lengthy investigation, eight people now face weapons and drug charges. Including methamphetamine tablets, cannabis resin, and Fentanyl patches.  a total street value of over $15,000. Five sticks of explosives were also seized and later disposed of.

Five sticks of explosives were also seized and later disposed of.