Drug Bust – Names Released

(DESERONTO, ON) – A traffic stop on Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory has resulted in drug trafficking charges against individuals from Napanee and Guelph.

On Thursday, November 7, 2024, Officers with Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit were on patrol in Deseronto when they observed a suspicious vehicle.

The officers followed the vehicle to a gas station on the Tyendinaga Territory, approached the vehicle and subsequent investigation resulted in the arrest of the two people. A search of the car resulted in the seizure of more than 28-grams of suspected cocaine and over $3000 in cash. Officers, assisted by members of the Tyendinaga Police and the Lennox and Addington OPP, also recovered stolen property and items typically associated with drug trafficking.

As a result of the investigation, Natinael TESFAGABIR, age 22 of Guelph has been charged with:

• Possession of Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking
• Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime
• Failure to comply with a release order

This accused was held for a bail hearing.

Garry GALT, age 62 of Greater Napanee, has been charged with:

• Possession of Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking
• Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime
• Driving while under suspension

This accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on December 12. 2024.

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