Teens Arrested In $300,000 Prison Drone Drop Interception

(GREATER NAPANEE, ON) – A multi-agency investigation has led to two people facing extensive drug related charges.

On Thursday, October 9, 2025, Correctional Service Canada, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit, and officers from the East Region Tactics and Rescue Unit, initiated a joint investigation after receiving information of a possible contraband drone drop at the Millhaven Correctional Institution. Officers located the suspect vehicle near the institution and following an investigation, two parties were arrested. Following a search of the vehicle and occupants, police located approximately 120 grams of suspected ecstasy, just under 150 grams of suspected cannabis, just over 40 grams of suspected shatter, just over 270 grams of suspected hash, just over 100 grams of tobacco as well as a ceramic blade. Officers also seized cell phones, a drone and materials associated with a drone delivery. The seized items have an estimated institutional value of just over $300,000.

Taha OULIDI, an 18-year-old from Terrebonne, Quebec and Liyess RAKIBE, a 19-year-old from Repentigny, Quebec were charged jointly with:

• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
• Mischief endangering life
• Possession of ecstasy for the purpose of trafficking
• Delivers contraband to an inmate
• Distribute over 30 grams of dried cannabis

OULIDI was additionally charged with failing to comply with a release order and three counts of failing to comply with a probation order.

 Both accused were held in custody following a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee on October 10, 2025.

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