Two Males are Facing Drug Charges After Traffic Stop in Oshawa

Two males are facing drug charges after a traffic stop in Oshawa.

On Sunday, February 23, 2025, at approximately 8:20 p.m., officers from Central East Division conducted a traffic stop while on routine patrol in the area of Ritson Road South and Dean Avenue. During the traffic stop officers could see cannabis and searched the vehicle. During the search, they discovered a significant quantity of fentanyl. Two males were arrested without incident.

The seizure would have a street value of more than $18,000.

Aaron ABLORH, age 19 of Ajax is charged with Possess Other Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking. 

Jacob FORDE, age 18 of Oshawa is facing provincial charges along with one criminal charge of Possess Other Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking. 

Both were released on an Undertaking.

Anyone with any new information is asked to contact Constable Haigh of Central East Division at 1-888-579-1520.

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.