Cocaine Bust

(ORANGEVILLE, ON) – As a result of an ongoing police investigation, officers from the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged a duo connected to drug related offences.

On August 6, 2024, members of the Dufferin Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) executed a search warrant, as a result of their investigation they have arrested and charged a male and female from the community.

Kyle Mackenzie, a 37-year-old from Orangeville has been charged with:

·      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking- Cocaine

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance- Cocaine

A 36-year-old female from Orangeville has been charged with:

·      Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Cocaine

As a result of the investigation the following was recovered:

·      30.7 grams of Cocaine

·      Canadian Currency

·      2 Scales

·      2 Cellphones

The accused individuals are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville, to answer to the charges.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation of any other criminal activity is asked to contact Dufferin OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can also submit your information online at https://ontariocrimestoppers.ca/.

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