Drugs Seized Following Drug Investigation in Oshawa

A male is in custody following the conclusion of a drug investigation that saw numerous drugs seized from an Oshawa residence.

On Thursday, April 25, 2024, members of the Community Response Team, with the assistance of the Tactical Support Unit, executed a search warrant at a residence in the area of Albert Street and Elena Avenue, following the conclusion of a drug investigation.  A male associated to the residence was taken into custody without incident. Cash and drugs were located in the residence and seized.

Michael EDWARDS, age 53 from Oshawa is charged with: Possess Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (MDMA), and Possess Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (opioid).

He was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Sgt. Green of the Community Response Team at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1708.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation.  These allegations have yet to be proven in court. 

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