(WASAGA BEACH, ON) – The Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police executed a search warrant which resulted in an arrest and drug related charges being laid in the Town of Wasaga Beach.
In January 2024, Huronia West Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) initiated a drug trafficking investigation involving an individual who was allegedly trafficking drugs in Wasaga Beach and Collingwood. Utilizing investigative techniques, police were able to gather evidence further advancing their investigation.
On March 20, 2024, at approximately 2:30 p.m., Huronia West CSCU, with assistance from the Collingwood CSCU and Southern Georgian Bay CSCU, executed a search warrant for the accused’s residence and vehicle.
During the search, officers seized:
- 11.5 grams of Cocaine
- $280 in Canadian Currency
- A cellular device
- 2 tablets of suspected Percocet
Ashik PATEL, 22-year-old of Wasaga Beach, was arrested and charged with:
- Possession of Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie at a later date.
The Huronia West OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Town of Wasaga Beach and the Townships of Springwater and Clearview. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.
The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.