Shotgun, drugs seized in Oshawa investigation

A street-level drug investigation in Oshawa resulted in the seizure of drugs and a shotgun hidden under a mattress.

On July 30, 2020, Durham police concluded the investigation and arrested a suspect in Oshawa and a search warrant was executed at his residence on Cardigan Court.

Police located more than $5,000 in drugs (meth, cocaine and Fentanyl), digital weight scales and drug packaging. They also located a shotgun under his mattress along with ammunition.

The 35-year-old has been charged with three counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking, careless storage of a firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm, and possession of a firearm knowing it’s unauthorized. He was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with new information is asked to contact the Gun & Gang Enforcement Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5800.