Two people from Alberta are each facing multiple charges after Orillia OPP officers executed a search warrant in Innisfil on Feb. 28.
Officers from the local detachment's Community Street Crime Unit seized a large quantity of fentanyl, cocaine and cash after executing search warrants at a condominium, storage unit and vehicle "in relation to drug trafficking throughout Simcoe County," notes a media release from the Orillia OPP.
During the search at the condo, one of the suspects sustained an injury and had to be transported to a local hospital for treatment. As a result of the injury, the province's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) was contacted and have invoked their mandate.
After the three searches, police seized 101 grams of cocaine, 278 grams of fentanyl, 22 oxycodone pills, $15,000 in cash, digital scales, drug packaging and multiple cellphones.
Ajit Kahlon, 28, of Beaumont, Alberta faces the following charges:
- Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking - cocaine
- Two counts of possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the purpose of trafficking - opioid (other than heroin)
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000
- Three counts of failure to comply with Release Order - other than attend court
- Resist peace officer
Gurneet Dhesi, 23, of Calgary also faces multiple charges:
- Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking - cocaine
- Two counts of possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking - opioid (other than heroin)
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000
Both accused were held pending bail hearings on Feb. 29, 2024, at the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie.
Because the SIU has invoked its mandate, the OPP will not be able to provide any further information.
