(MIDLAND, ON) – As a result of an ongoing police investigation, an arrest has been made along with a significant seizure of drugs and Canadian currency after members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed search warrants simultaneously at a Penetanguishene residence and a Midland retail store at approximately 9:30 a.m. June 18, 2025
Officers from the OPP Community Street Crime Units (CSCU) from the Southern Georgian Bay, Muskoka, Huronia West and Collingwood Detachments along with members of the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU) and Canine Unit (K-9) and detachment uniform members executed search warrants at a Gignac Drive, Penetanguishene and Midland Avenue, Midland locations resulting in the arrest of 34 year old Tajuddin SHAHABUDDIN of Penetanguishene and the seizure of the following items.
- ·Significant amounts of Crystal Methamphetamine, Cocaine (powder), Crack Cocaine, Codeine pills, Dilaudid (Morphine) pills, Lorazepam pills, Oxycodone pills
- Brass knuckles, 100 rounds 9mm ammunition
- Approximately $47,000 of Canadian currency
- Drug paraphernalia of Digital Scales, Vacuum Sealer and rolls of bags
The accused has been charged and held for a bail hearing and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a future date on the following charges.
- Possession Schedule 1 Substance for Purpose of Trafficking – Crystal Methamphetamine
- Possession Schedule 1 Substance for Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
- Possession Schedule 1 Substance for Purpose of Trafficking – Crack Cocaine
- Possession Schedule 1 Substance- Cocaine
Contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act
And Further With
- Possession Proceeds Obtained by Crime Over $5000
- Possess Prohibited Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order
- Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon
- Fail to Comply – Probation Order
Contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
This is a continuing investigation and investigators ask that anyone having knowledge of this investigation to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, [email protected] or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).You can submit your information online at https://www.crimestopperssdm.com/ Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.