Convicted drug trafficker sought by OPP back in custody

Photo of Troy Parson, who is wanted by the OPP for breaching his release conditions. OPP/HO

Posted November 28, 2025 1:21 pm.

Last Updated November 29, 2025 12:13 pm.

Provincial police say a convicted drug trafficker who breached his release conditions is now back in custody.

OPP say 36-year-old Troy Parson had been on the loose since June 18.

He had been known to frequent the GTA and investigators say he was apprehended in Toronto on November 28.

Parson was serving a two-year sentence after being convicted of possession of a substance for the purpose of trafficking and three firearm-related charges when he went missing.

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