Loaded handgun, Fentanyl, Cocaine seized in Drug Warrant Execution

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, August 16, 2023   3:00 pm

(Ottawa)— In June, the Ottawa Police Service Drug Unit began an investigation into individuals involved in the trafficking of drugs throughout the City of Ottawa.

As a result of the investigation, a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant was executed in the Fallingbrook area of Orleans yesterday.

Cocaine, fentanyl, a functional taser, a loaded Glock 9mm handgun with a full-auto sear switch along with several rounds of ammunition were seized as well as a large sum of Canadian Currency.

A man and woman both of Ottawa, were jointly charged with the following offenses:

-          Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking x4

-          Possession of a prohibited device

-          Careless storage of a firearm

-          Possession of a weapon dangerous to public peace

-          Possession of a restricted Firearm

-          Possession of a restricted firearm obtained by crime

-          Possession of a loaded regulated firearm

-          Possession of proceeds of property or thing obtained by crime exceeding $5000

They are scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

The community can report suspected drug activity in their neighbourhood with our online reporting tool.

Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers.ca.

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