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Two men have been charged after an Ontario Provincial Police investigation uncovered an online illegal drug trafficking operation on the dark web.
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The investigation – led by the Caledon OPPCommunity Street Crime Unit (CSCU) and assisted by OPP investigators in Dufferin, Kawartha Lakes, Orillia, Northumberland and Peterborough – began earlier this year when detectives became aware of an online drug marketplace that police say was responsible for shipping large quantities of illegal drugs.
The investigation took a turn when officers arrested a suspect at a Canada Post outlet in Mississauga and seized a pair of packages containing illegal drugs that were ready to be sent to addresses across Canada.
That led to search warrants being executed at a number of residences and vehicles both within and outside the Greater Toronto Area.
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Two face charges
During the investigation, police seized approximately 600 grams of suspected fentanyl, 35 grams of suspected cocaine, $40,000 in Canadian cash, numerous electronic devices and drug paraphernalia.
On Tuesday, Caledon OPP announced two arrests in connection with the case.
Jermoll Bain, 33, of Mississauga faces many charges, including failure to comply with a release order, possession of proceeds of crime over $5,000, nine counts of opioid trafficking, cocaine trafficking and possession for the purpose of trafficking.
He appeared in court on Tuesday.
Jermaine Willis, 34, of North York also faces charges, including one count of possession of proceeds of crime over $5,000.
He is scheduled to appear in Brampton court on Oct. 29.
Anyone with information is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, or leave an anonymous tip with Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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