The Orillia Community Street Crime Unit of the OPP have laid drug trafficking related charges and seized a quantity of drugs.
In February of 2024, Orillia CSCU began investigating individuals who were allegedly trafficking drugs in the City of Orillia. Utilizing investigative techniques police were able to gather evidence further advancing their investigation. On March 13, 2024 – satisfied with the information gathered the Orillia CSCU proceeded to the next steps in their investigation. With the assistance of Collingwood OPP CSCU, Orillia OPP Community Mobilization Unit (CMU) and Orillia OPP frontline members a search warrant was executed at an address on Barrie Rd in the City of Orillia and two persons were arrested and charged.
As a result of the investigation, the following was seized:
- fentanyl 142 grams
- cocaine 62 grams
- 8 oxycodone pills
- two digital scales and packaging
- three cellular devices
- brass knuckles and flick knife
- Canadian Currency $1500
Thomas Cleaveley, 67 years old, of Orillia, has been charged with:
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia, to answer to the charges at a later date in April 2024.
Amen Turiko, 21 years old, of Brampton, has been charged with:
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Fentanyl
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Oxycodone
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.