Durham Police – Nearly Two Kilograms of Fentanyl Seized (Name Released)

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A male has been arrested following a drug investigation that resulted in the seizure of more than 1.8 kilograms of fentanyl in Whitby.

On Thursday, October 17, 2024, members of the Gun and Gang Unit (GGU) concluded an investigation and executed a search warrant at a residence in the area of William Davidson Street and Rossland Road East, in Whitby. Nearly two kilograms of fentanyl were located and seized from the residence, with an estimated street value of $360,000. The suspect was located in his vehicle in Pickering, where he was taken into custody without incident.

Nathaniel Darnell MCEWAN, age 19 from Whitby is charged with: Possess Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (fentanyl).

He was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Gun and Gang Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5800.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation. These allegations have yet to be proven in court.

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