(AMARANTH, ON) – As a result of a traffic stop, members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid charges in drug related offences.
On February 15, 2025, members of the Dufferin County OPP conducted a traffic stop for a motor vehicle on County Road 109 near County Road 12 in the Township of Amaranth. Upon identification and initial investigation, it was learned that the driver was in breach of a release condition and a search of the motor vehicle was conducted. As a result:
Cynthia PENA AVALOS, a 31-year-old from Toronto has been charged with:
- Adult Failure to comply with undertaking- (2 counts)
- Adult Obstruct Peace Officer
- Adult Improper number plate light
- Adult Fail to have insurance card
- Adult Drive motor vehicle in contravention of conditions
Daniel OKUYA, a 24-year-old from Toronto have been charged with:
- Adult Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking- Cocaine
The following items were seized:
- 128g of Cocaine
- Scale
- Cellphone
The accused individuals are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville, to answer to the charges.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation or any other criminal activity is asked to contact Dufferin OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can also submit your information online at https://ontariocrimestoppers.ca/.