Traffic Stop Leads to Seizure of Firearm and Drugs in Whitby

A male and female are facing charges after drugs and a firearm were located in a vehicle during a traffic stop in Whitby.

On Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at approximately 4:00 p.m., a member of Central West Division initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Garden Street and Rossland Road East.  The driver of the vehicle was determined to be breaching court ordered conditions by being in the company of the passenger.  The driver was removed from the vehicle and arrested without incident.  A search of the driver revealed multiple drugs in his possession and a search of the vehicle located a concealed firearm.  The female passenger was subsequently also arrested without incident.

Two children were present in the rear of the vehicle and placed in the care of a family member.

Samuel RIBEIRO ALLAN, age 35 from Whitby is charged with: Possess Restricted/Prohibited Firearm Knowingly Not Holding a Licence, Possess a Firearm Knowing Serial Number Has Been Tampered With, Occupy Motor Vehicle with Firearm, Possession Contrary to Order x6, Possess Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (cocaine), Possess Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (opioid), and Fail to Comply with Undertaking x2.

Brooklyn SMOKE, age 23 from Lindsay is charged with: Possess Restricted/Prohibited Firearm Knowingly Not Holding a Licence, Possess a Firearm Knowing Serial Number Has Been Tampered With, Occupy Motor Vehicle with Firearm, Possess Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (cocaine), Possess Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (opioid), and Fail to Comply with Breach of Undertaking.

Both parties were held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Cst. Arafat of Central West Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2943.

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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