$73,000 “Drug” Bust

(NEW TECUMSETH, ON) – As part of an ongoing investigation, members of the Nottawasaga Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Dufferin CSCU, along with general patrol officers and the Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), executed a search warrant at a property on Victoria Street in the Town of New Tecumseth.

In early summer 2025, the Nottawasaga CSCU initiated an investigation after receiving information that a cannabis store located on Victoria Street West in Alliston was allegedly selling and distributing products without a valid licence.

On October 16, 2025, at approximately 11:40 a.m., members of the CSCU and CRU attended 119 Victoria Street West, Alliston, to execute a Cannabis Act search warrant at Mohawk Medical 420. As a result of the investigation, officers seized a substantial quantity of illegal cannabis products and derivatives.

A total of 27.4 lbs. of dried cannabis was seized, with an estimated value of $27,400. Officers also seized 102 units of cannabis butter valued at $2,500, and 68 units of cannabis oil with an estimated value of $2,590. Additionally, hundreds of edible cannabis products were recovered, valued at approximately $22,587, along with hundreds of pre-rolled cannabis products worth $3,545. The seizure also included 1.2 kg of suspected hash, estimated at $12,300, numerous packs of THC vape products valued at $1,620, and multiple packs of shatter worth $1,165. The total estimated value of the seized items is $73,707.

As a result Michele CHIASSON 45-years-old of New Tecumseth was arrested and charged with the following:

• Possessing cannabis for the purpose of selling
• Possession of illicit cannabis

George FIDALGO, 52-years-old of New Tecumseth was arrested and charged with the following:

• Possessing cannabis for the purpose of selling
• Possession of illicit cannabis
• Failure to Comply with Undertaking – Four counts

The accused individuals are to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.

Anyone having knowledge of drug or property related investigations is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).You can submit your information online at https://www.crimestopperssdm.com/ Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court.

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