NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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On May 6, 2020 at approximately 2:15 p.m., members of the Community Street Crimes Unit attached to the Southern Georgian Bay detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a male at the intersection of Yonge and Seventh Streets, Town of Midland, who was known to be wanted on outstanding warrants by the Orillia OPP detachment. The officers arrested the male who was also found to be in possession of quantities of cocaine, fentanyl, oxycodone, hydromorphone along with some Canadian currency.
Charged is Alex John Daka, 37 years, of Severn Township with the following offences:
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine
- Possession of a Schedule I substance (Three counts)
Contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, and further charged with
- Obstruct Peace Officer
Contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
The accused remains in custody to appear before Bail court via video and will appear at a future date before the Ontario Court of Justice in Midland.
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 $2,000. You can follow Crime Stoppers of Simcoe Dufferin Muskoka www.crimestopperssdm.com on Twitter or Facebook.
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