The DRPS Gun and Gang Enforcement Unit, supported by the Drug Enforcement Unit, has concluded an investigation into street-level drug trafficking and firearms trafficking in Durham Region.
As a result of the investigation, 17 search warrants were executed over the past two months. A total of 20 people have been arrested and charged, including one youth, plus one additional individual who is wanted. At this point, 147 criminal charges have been laid.
Over $320,000 in drugs and cash were seized during the investigation, as well as three motor vehicles. Drugs seized included cocaine, fentanyl, morphine, MDMA and prescription pills.
The investigators also seized seven firearms, including a semi-automatic handgun, rifles and shotguns; as well as ammunition and three air pistols. Prohibited devices seized include brass knuckles, two stun guns, pepper spray and over-capacity magazines.
Attached is a list of the individuals charged during this investigation. They all live in Durham Region and range in age from 17 to 57. Also attached are photographs of some of the evidence seized during this investigation.
Anyone with new information is asked to contact the Gun and Gang Enforcement Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5802.
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 $2,000 cash reward.
MAHARAJH, Ken age 42, of Oshawa: Trafficking Controlled Substance x6; Possession of Property Obtained by Crime x5; Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Cocaine x2.
CANARIO, Connie age 48, of Clarington: Trafficking Cocaine x4; Possession of Property Obtained by Crime x4.
FERLAND, Shannon age 44, of Oshawa: Trafficking Controlled Substance x2; Possession of Property Obtained by Crime x2; Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Cocaine; Possession of a Controlled Substance; Unauthorized Possession of Prohibited Device; Possession of Prohibited Device Knowing its Unauthorized.
OLIVER, Anthony age 57, of Oshawa: Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Cocaine; Possession of a Controlled Substance; Unauthorized Possession of Prohibited Device; Possession of Prohibited Device Knowing its Unauthorized.
EDWARDS, Martin age 26, of Pickering: Trafficking Controlled Substance.
WORTS, Tyler, age 30, of Oshawa: Trafficking Controlled Substance x4; Possession of Property Obtained by Crime x3; Possession of Weapon Knowing its Unauthorized; Possession of Prohibited Device; Carry Concealed Weapon; Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Cocaine.
DONALDSON, Omar, age 23, of Whitby: Trafficking Controlled Substance x4; Possession of Property Obtained by Crime x4; Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Cociane x3; Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited Weapon; Careless Storage Restricted Firearm; Carless Storage in Contravention of Regulations; Unauthorized Possession of a Restricted Weapon; Possession of a Restricted Firearm Knowing its Unauthorized; Possession of a Restricted Firearm with Ammunition; Possession of a Prohibited
Device BRITTON, Paul, age 24, of Oshawa: Trafficking Controlled Substance x3; Possession of Property Obtained by Crime x4; Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Cocaine.
FLANAGAN-DELLIPIZZI, Noah, age 19, of Oshawa: Trafficking Controlled Substance x3; Possession of Proceeds Obtained by Crime; Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking X2.
KNIGHT, Dakota, age 31, of Whitby: Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking a Controlled Substance.
BROWN, Christopher Junior age 36, of Ajax: Possession of Controlled Substance Breach Probation.
HANEEF-JABARI, Ali, age 33 of Whitby: Trafficking Cocaine x3: Possession of Property Obtained by Crime x3: Breach Probation x3.
WILLIAMS, Tarique, age 27 of Ajax: Trafficking Controlled Substance x3; Possession of Property Obtained by Crime x2; Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking x2; Possession a Prohibited Device; Possession Contrary to Order.
SELBY, Noble age 20, of Whitby: Possession of Property Obtained by Crime x2; Trafficking Controlled Substance x2; Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking X2; Breach Recognizance Order;
SPICHER, Ryan age 42, of Clarington: Trafficking Ammunition x3; Firearm Trafficking x5; Possession of Property Obtained by Crime x4; Trafficking Controlled Substance x2; Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Firearm; Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Ammunition.
BETTON, Andre, age 35, of Oshawa: Trafficking Controlled Substance; Possession of Property Obtained by Crime; Possession of Proceeds Obtained by Crime; Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Controlled Substance.
FAUGHT, Stephen age 35, of Clarington: Trafficking Controlled Substance; Possession of Property Obtained by Crime.
BENSLEY, Aaron age 32, of Clarington: Trafficking Controlled Substance; Possession of Property Obtained by Crime; Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Controlled Substance x2; Possession of Property Obtained by Crime.
KEYWORTH, Brandon age 23, of Clarington: Possession of a Controlled Substance
YOUTH: Trafficking Controlled Substance x8; Possession of Property Obtained by Crime x3; Possession of Controlled Substance
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