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Two local men, 18 and 20, face weapons, drug trafficking charges

Police say a handgun was observed in the vehicle while they were conducting a traffic stop on Coldwater Road West

Editor's Note: The name of the Ramara man has been removed from this article because charges were later dropped.

NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have made an arrest in relation to drug trafficking in the City of Orillia.

On March 2, 2020 at approximately 12:40 a.m. Orillia OPP members conducted a traffic stop, for a Highway Traffic Act violation, on Coldwater Road West in Orillia.

When officers approached the vehicle a handgun was observed inside the vehicle. The occupants of the vehicle were arrested. A search of the vehicle revealed a large amount of cocaine, prescription pills, cash, cannabis and a replica hand gun.

Police arrested and charged an 18-year-old Ramara Township man and 20-year-old Austin Killam of Orillia with the following offences:

  • Possession of property obtained by crime contrary to section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code.
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking contrary to section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
  • Two counts of trafficking in a controlled substance contrary to section 5(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose contrary to section 88 of the Criminal Code.
  • Use of imitation firearm while committing an offence contrary to section 85(1)(a) of the Criminal Code.

In addition to the above mentioned charges several Cannabis Act charges were laid.

Both of the accused have been held for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice on March 02, 2020.

The Orillia OPP is committed to public safety and crime prevention. If you have any information about crime in our community please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You can submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com if you have any information on this crime or any other crime. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being 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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