Two men arrested and charged following a covert operation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, November 12, 2021 10:25 am

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Street Crime Unit arrested two men yesterday following a three-month long investigation involving drug trafficking.

On November 11^th, 2021, the Street Crime Unit, assisted by the Carlington Neighbourhood Resources Team, arrested the two men without incident.

They seized a loaded Glock, a loaded P80 pistol as well as cocaine, crack cocaine, Percocet pills, Canadian currency, four cellphones and a digital scale.

Charged with numerous trafficking offences, possession for the purpose of trafficking, proceeds of crime and firearms offences are:

• Abdallah M. MUFARREH, 25 years old of Ottawa
• Zakaria Ibrahim HERSI, 25 years old of Ottawa 

They are scheduled to appear in court today.

Ottawa residents are encouraged to contact police if they suspect someone is carrying a crime gun or engaging in drug trafficking activities. 

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

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