FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, August 28, 2018 1:17pm
(Ottawa) – Three people were charged and a large quantity of drugs was seized by the Ottawa Police Service Guns and Gangs Section and the OPP Biker Enforcement Unit during a warrant execution on August 27th. The joint investigation focused on a drug trafficking network.
A search warrant was executed yesterday afternoon in the 600 block of Bathgate Avenue.
Drugs seized - with a total Street value of over $240,000 Dollars:
- Cocaine
- Crack Cocaine
- Cannabis Marijuana
- Cannabis Resin (Hashish)
- Cannabis Marijuana (Shatter)
- LSD tabs
- Psilocybin
- Hydromorphone
- Oxycodone
- Crystal Meth and Meth Pills
Other items seized:
- Brass Knuckles, Baton and Ceramic Plated Body Armour
- Money Counter
- Digital Scales
- Drug Packaging
- Hydraulic Press
- Cocaine Mould for Hydraulic Press
- Vacuum Sealer machine
- Ammunition 37 x 7.62 x 25 cal
- Canadian Currency
- Hells Angels Support clothing
- Two vehicles
As a result of the joint investigation, Daryl MOXLEY, 54 years old, Cecil FRASER, 55 years old, and James PURCHASE, 52 years old, all from Ottawa are jointly charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) with:
- Unlawfully Produce Schedule I Substance
- 10 counts of Possess Schedule I Substance for Trafficking
- Possess Schedule II Substance for Trafficking more than 3 KG
- 5 counts of Possess Schedule II Substance/Cannabis Resin or Cannabis (Marihuana) for Trafficking/less than 3 KG
- 2 counts of Possess Schedule III Substance for Trafficking
- Possess Proceeds of Property or Thing Obtained by Crime for Trafficking/Exceeding $5000
- Possess Property or Thing Obtained by Crime for Trafficking/Not Exceeding $5000
Daryl MOXLEY is further charged with:
- 3 counts of Possess Firearm While Prohibited under the Criminal Code of Canada
Cecil FRASER is further charged with:
- Possess Schedule I Substance for Trafficking (CDSA)
- 2 counts of Possess a Firearm While Prohibited under the Criminal Code of Canada
MOXLEY and FRASER will appear in court today; and PURCHASE was released on a Promise to Appear.
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