Officers from the Orillia Detachment Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested two individuals and seized a large quantity of fentanyl, cocaine and cash during execution of search warrants in the Town of Innisfil.
On February 28, 2024, the Orillia CSCU with the assistance from officers of the Orillia Detachment executed search warrants at a condominium, storage unit, and vehicle in relation to drug trafficking throughout Simcoe County, resulting in the arrest of two individuals.
During the execution of the warrant at the condominium, one individual sustained injuries. The individual was transported to a local hospital for treatment. As a result of the injury, the SIU was contacted and have invoked their mandate.
As a result of the investigation, police seized the following:
· 101 grams of Cocaine
· 278 grams of Fentanyl
· 22 oxycodone pills
· $15000 cash proceeds
· Digital scales and drug packaging
· Multiple cellular devices
The following individuals have been charged:
Ajit Kahlon, 28-year-old of Beaumont, Alberta:
· Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
· Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Opioid (other than Heroin) – Two Counts
· Possession of Proceeds of property obtained by Crime over $5000
· Failure to Comply with Release Order – Other than attend Court – Three Counts
· Resist Peace Officer
Gurneet Dhesi, 23-year-old of Calgary, Alberta:
· Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
· Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Opioid (other than Heroin) – Two Counts
· Possession of Proceeds of property obtained by Crime over $5000
Both accused were held pending bail hearings on February 29, 2024, at the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie.
The province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate. As a result, the OPP will not be able to provide any further information. Any other inquiries should be directed to SIU Communications at (416) 622-2342.
