Kyle Mackenzie Facing Numerous Drug & Weapon Charges

(ORANGEVILLE, ON) – Officers from the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed a search warrant at a residence in Orangeville. During the operation, they seized a quantity of drugs, including cocaine, psilocybin along with other illegal items. Two individuals were arrested in connection with the incident.

In the spring of 2025, the Dufferin OPP launched a drug trafficking investigation in the Town of Orangeville in response to numerous public complaints. On April 9, 2025, members of the Dufferin OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with assistance from the Collingwood CSCU and Dufferin A Platoon, executed a search warrant. The operation resulted in the arrest of two men and the seizure of the following items:

As a result, Kyle Mackenzie, 38-year-old, from Orangeville has been charged with:

•      Traffick in Schedule I substance- Cocaine

•      Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

•      Poss of a Schedule III Substance

•      Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

•      Unauthorized Possession of Weapon

•      Unauthorized Possession of Weapon

As a result, Burim GAJTANI, 41-year-old, from Grand Valley has been charged with:

•      Poss of a Schedule I Substance- Cocaine

The following items were seized during the investigation:

•      16 grams Cocaine

•      14 grams psilocybin

•      Canadian currency

•      metal homemade nun chuck

•      brass knuckles

•      three blade punching device

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Dufferin OPP.

Members of the Dufferin OPP are committed to ensuring public safety through proactive and innovative policing in partnership with the community. If you have any information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-822-8477 (TIPS) or visit www.crimestopperssdm.com.

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