NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) made an arrest in relation to drug trafficking at a residence in Ramara Township.
On May 5, 2020 the Orillia OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) and Orillia OPP uniform members executed a search warrant at a Bluebird Street residence in Ramara Township.
During a search of the residence police seized cocaine, cash and other items consistent with drug trafficking.
Arrested and charged is Frederick Mcdonald, age 62, of Ramara Township. The accused is charged with:
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking contrary to Section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance contrary to Section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act; and
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime contrary to Section 354(1)(b) of the Criminal Code.
The accused was released on a Form 10 Undertaking and set to appear on Sept. 29, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice, Orillia.
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