Charges laid in Baseline Rd drug trafficking investigation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, February 17, 2026               9:00 a.m.

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) has laid drug-related charges after a two-month investigation.

Following a drug trafficking investigation by the OPS Street Crime Unit, a search warrant was executed at a residence and vehicle located in the 900 block of Baseline Road.

The OPS seized various quantities of drugs including cocaine, oxycodone pills, MDMA, and crack cocaine, as well as a significant amount of Canadian currency.

A 59-year-old man and a 26-year-old man were charged with a drug-related charges including trafficking a Schedule I substance and Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking.

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Anyone with information related to drug activity in the area is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service at 613-236-1222, ext. 7300.

Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers.ca.

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