Detectives arrest two individuals from Southern Ontario and seize $68,500 in illicit drugs
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On April 23, 2026, detectives from our Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) concluded an investigation into individuals believed to be trafficking illicit drugs in our community. Detectives with the assistance of our Emergency Response Unit (ERU) and K9 Unit executed two Controlled drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrants at residences on Ste. Anne’s Road and Louis Street. In total, eight people were located and arrested for drug offences.
As a result of the search warrants and incident to arrests, detectives from our Integrated Crime Section working in collaboration with the Ontario Provincial Police-led Provincial Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team (PGNG) searched both residences and the individuals taken into custody.
Upon searching the two individuals and residence on Ste. Anne’s Road, detectives located and seized approximately 410 grams of cocaine, 255 grams of fentanyl, 20 grams of methamphetamine and $540 in cash. The estimated street value of the seized drugs is $68,500.
Detectives did not locate any drugs at the Louis Street residence, however, two of the individuals inside the residence were wanted on outstanding arrest warrants. The other four individuals were released unconditionally.
As a result of the investigation, 30-year-old, Devonte Blair and 20-year-old, Daniel Lado, both from Southern Ontario have been charged with the following offences under the Controlled drugs and Substances Act and Criminal Code of Canada:
- Possession of a Schedule I controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking x3
- Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
- Fail to comply with probation order (Daniel Lado)
- Fail to comply with release order (both)
Both individuals will attend Bail Court today, April 2026 to answer to the charges.