FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, February 11, 2019 12:07pm
(Ottawa) – On Friday, February 8, 2019 the Ottawa Police Service Drug Unit arrested and charged two males in relation to drug trafficking activity. A subsequent search warrant was executed in the 2700 block of Carousel Crescent, which resulted in the seizure of a loaded .40 calibre handgun.
Following the search warrant these items were seized:
- Crack Cocaine
- Powder Cocaine
- Currency
- Loaded Smith and Wesson 40 calibre handgun
As a result of the search warrant a third male was arrested on Sunday and faces related charges.
Ahmed AHMED, 27 years old, of Ottawa and Jonathin SCOTT, 41 years old of Ottawa have been charged with:
- Possession of a schedule I Substance for Trafficking
- Careless Storage of a Firearm
- Possession of Weapons Dangerous
- Possession of a Firearm without a Licence
- Possession of a Restricted Weapon
- Possession of a Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
- Possession of Proceeds of Crime exceeding $5000
SCOTT was scheduled to appear in court this morning.
Ahmed AHMED has been charged with three additional charges:
- Trafficking in a Schedule I Substance
- Possession of a Firearm while Prohibited
- Possession of Proceeds of Crime/ not Exceeding $5000 x2
AHMED appeared in court on February 9, 2019.
A third male, Zachary FONTAINE, 27 years old, of Ottawa has been charged with:
- Possession of a schedule I Substance for Trafficking
FONTAINE is scheduled to appear in court on March 19, 2019.
Anyone with information regarding drug complaints is encouraged to contact the Ottawa Police at 613-236-1222 ext. 7300. Reports can be made online at Ottawapolice.ca. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or by downloading the Ottawa Police app.
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