NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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SEVERN – Members of the Orillia detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged two males, from the Toronto area, with numerous drug and weapons charges.
On Jan. 6, 2021, shortly after 4 p.m., while investigating an unrelated incident, officers became aware of a vehicle which was potentially being used by drug dealers in the City of Orillia.
Two males from the Toronto area have been arrested and charged with numerous drug offences in the #CityOfOrillia. #OPPStreetCrime seized this "taser ring" which is a prohibited weapon in Canada. Quantities of cocaine and fentanyl were also seized. #OrilliaOPP ^td pic.twitter.com/ipoOEQyFXq
— OPP Central Region (@OPP_CR) January 7, 2021
The vehicle was located and stopped in Cumberland Beach and two males and a female were arrested. Further investigation resulted in the seizure of quantities of cocaine and fentanyl and a "taser ring" which is a prohibited weapon in Canada.
As a result, Andrew Ganem, age 26, from Toronto has been charged with:
- Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - cocaine
- Possession of a schedule I substance - cocaine
- Carrying a concealed weapon
- Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
- Possession of prohibited device or ammunition
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
The accused was released on a Form 10 Undertaking and is set to appear on Feb. 9, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice, Orillia.
In addition, Cassel Gayle, age 20, from Toronto has been charged with:
- Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - cocaine
- Possession of a schedule I substance - cocaine
- Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - opioid
- Possession of a schedule I substance - opioid
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
- Three counts of failure to comply with release order
The accused was held for a bail hearing on Jan. 7, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice, Orillia.
The involved female was not charged and was released unconditionally.
The Orillia OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Townships of Oro-Medonte, Ramara and Severn and the City of Orillia, by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety. If you have any information about crime in our community please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or report minor occurrences online by visiting 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 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.
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