The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested two individuals following a drug trafficking investigation in Simcoe County, seizing over half a kilogram of illicit drugs (CSDA) and a loaded firearm.
On February 9, 2023, at approximately 2:20 p.m., members of the Orillia Community Street Crime Unit, with support from Central Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU) conducted a traffic stop on Highway 11 near the Town of Bracebridge; in relation to an ongoing drug trafficking investigation in Simcoe County.
Police arrested two individuals in the vehicle and seized the following items:
· Glock 45 caliber handgun (loaded)
· Separate bag of .45 caliber ammunition
· 578 grams of cocaine
· 14 grams of methamphetamine
· 169 grams of fentanyl
· $36,000 proceeds
· Cellular devices
· Digital scale
As a result, Police have charged the following individuals:
Ali HAMIEH age 23, of Windsor, with:
- Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance, for the Purposes of Trafficking- opioid (other than Heroin) (CDSA)
- Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance, for the Purposes of Trafficking- cocaine
- Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance, for the Purposes of Trafficking- methamphetamine
- Unauthorised possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
- Transport Firearm, weapon, prohibited device in a careless manner
- Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
- Carrying Concealed Weapon
- Occupant of a motor vehicle knowing there was a prohibited or restricted weapon
- Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with ammo
- Possession of a firearm or ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order
- Possession of Proceeds of Crime- over $5000 (CC)
The accused was held for a bail hearing on February 10, 2023 at the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie, Ontario.
Mohamed AL KUHALY, age 19, of Windsor, with:
- Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance, for the Purposes of Trafficking- opioid (other than Heroin) (CDSA)
- Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance, for the Purposes of Trafficking- cocaine
- Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance, for the Purposes of Trafficking- methamphetamine
- Unauthorised possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
- Transport Firearm, weapon, prohibited device in a careless manner
- Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
- Carrying Concealed Weapon
- Occupant of a motor vehicle knowing there was a prohibited or restricted weapon
- Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with ammo
- Possession of Proceeds of Crime- over $5000 (CC)
The accused was held for a bail hearing on February 10, 2023 at the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie, Ontario.
The Orillia OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Townships of Oro-Medonte, Ramara and Severn and the City of Orillia. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To report minor occurrences online please visit www.opp.ca/reporting. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.
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Held for a bail hearing? Thats our justice system! No issues with these 2, let them go and they can just resume their normal disruption to society! Way to go Trudeau!