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Drugs and firearms seized following extensive investigation
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 2:15 p.m.
(Ottawa)—A month-long investigation has led to the arrest of one individual and the execution of search warrants at two residences in Ottawa South last week.
As a result, investigators from the Guns and Gangs Unit seized:
- Over 7 kg of illicit drugs and precursors, including cocaine, crack cocaine, methamphetamine, and oxycodone
- .40 calibre handgun with extended magazines
- Large quantity of ammunition
- Bulletproof vest
- Cell phones
- Large amount of Canadian currency
Due to the ongoing nature of the investigation, the name and gender of the arrested person are being withheld at this time. A 32-year-old Ottawa resident has been charged with multiple offences under the Criminal Code (CC) and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA):
CC 86 (1) USE/HANDLE/STORE FIREARM, ETC. CARELESSLY
CC 86 (2) CONTRAVENE SECTION 117(H) FIREARMS ACT REGULATION
CC 88 (1) POSSESS WEAPON, ETC./DANGEROUS TO PUBLIC PEACE
CC 91 (1) POSSESS FIREARM WITHOUT HOLDING A LICENCE
CC 92 (1) POSSESS RESTRICTED OR PROHIBITED FIREARM KNOWINGLY NOT HOLDING A LICENCE AND REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE
CC 92 (2) POSSESS PROHIBITED/RESTRICTED WEAPON OR PROHIBITED DEVICE KNOWING NO AUTHORITY X2
CC 95 (1) POSSESS UNLOADED REGULATION FIREARM
CC 96 (1) POSSESS FIREARM, ETC. OBTAINED BY CRIME
CC 117.01 (1) POSSESS FIREARM, ETC. WHILE PROHIBITED X3
CC 145 (5) (a) FAIL TO COMPLY WITH RELEASE ORDER/NOT FTA COURT
CC 354 (1) POSSESS PROCEEDS OF PROPERTY OR THING OBTAINED BY CRIME/EXCEEDING $5000
CDSA 5 (2) POSSESS SCHEDULE I SUBSTANCE FOR TRAFFICKING X4
The operation was conducted without incident with the support of the South and East Neighbourhood Response Teams and the Tactical Unit.
Anyone with information about the possession, manufacturing or trafficking of illegal firearms or illicit drugs are asked to contact the Guns and Gangs Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 5050, or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or crimestoppers.ca.
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