5 arrested as police recover over $49,000 of drugs in Oshawa
Posted October 5, 2023 7:51 pm.
Last Updated October 5, 2023 7:53 pm.
Durham Regional Police announced that five people were arrested in separate investigations after over $49,000 worth of drugs were seized in one case.
Authorities said they were patrolling downtown Oshawa on Wednesday when officers noticed a man and woman acting suspiciously in the area of Bloor Street East and Merritt Street.
Following a search, police discovered numerous drugs and drug paraphernalia, and as a result, over $49,000 worth of narcotics were seized.
The man and woman were arrested and identified as 35-year-old Luke Martell and 44-year-old Raechel Lawrenson, both of Oshawa. The man and woman face numerous drug-related charges.
Both were held on a bail hearing.
That same day, officers executed a separate search warrant at a residence in the area of Vancouver Crescent and Gibb Street in Oshawa. Police said drugs were located and seized, along with cash and drug paraphernalia.
Two men and a woman were arrested. They were identified as 55-year-old Christopher Cameron, 54-year-old Colin Meikle and 50-year-old Julia McWhirter — all of Oshawa.
The three accused face numerous drug-related charges, including trafficking offences. They were also held on bail.
