Firearms and Drugs Seized After Male Arrested in Courtice

A male is facing numerous charges after two firearms and drugs were located in a vehicle in Courtice.

Members of the Guns and Gang Enforcement Unit and Offender Management Unit arrested a male in relation to a pistol-whipping incident that occurred in February.

On Tuesday, February 4, 2025, members of Central West Division responded to an armed person call in the area of Garden Street and Mary Street East in Whitby. Investigation revealed that a victim attended a residence to pick up their property when they were confronted by the accused. The victim was struck in the back of the head with a handgun causing a laceration which required medical treatment in hospital.  

On Friday, March 14, 2025, the suspect was taken into custody without incident.  A search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of two handguns with over capacity magazines and a quantity of drugs, including over 110 grams of crack cocaine

Jalil Luddin SAYAH, age 28, from Oshawa is charged with numerous offences including: Pointing A Firearm x2, Assault with a Weapon or Imitation Weapon x2, Possess Firearm While Prohibited, and Fail To Comply With Release Order x5.

He was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Det. Eid of Central West Criminal Investigative Bureau at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2945.

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 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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