NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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PENETANGUISHENE – On Aug. 28, 2020 at 1:54 a.m. members of the OPP Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU) attached to the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop during a street drug investigation at the intersection of Main and Edward Streets in the Town of Penetanguishene.
Officers were also assisted by members of the OPP Central Region Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU) and OPP Emergency Response Unit (ERT) who arrested the driver at the scene and a roadside search resulted in the seizure of a quantity of street drugs and the investigation was continued back at the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment.
As a result of this investigation a quantity of crack cocaine was seized with an approximate street value of $10,000 along with a quantity of Fentanyl with an approximate street value of $3,500.
Charged is the driver of the vehicle Tajuddin Shahabuddin, 29 years, of Richmond Hill with the following offences contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act:
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin)
- Failure to comply with release order - other than to attend court
The accused remains in custody awaiting a video bail hearing and will be appearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Midland at a future date.
Anyone who may have further information about this incident or involved persons is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, [email protected] or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
You can submit your information online at www.p3tips.com. 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 $2000. You can follow Crime Stoppers of Simcoe Dufferin Muskoka www.crimestopperssdm.com on Twitter or Facebook.
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