Ottawa Police execute second search warrant in seven Days at illegal cannabis and tobacco store
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, November 2, 2026 11:30 a.m.
Ottawa — The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) executed its second search warrant in the past seven days at a business operating on the 200 block of Preston Street following an ongoing investigation into the illegal sale of cannabis, nicotine, and other controlled substances.
On October 29, 2026, members of the Centretown Neighbourhood Resource Team (NRT), with the assistance of the Tactical Section, executed a Criminal Code search warrant at a retail location on the 200 block of Preston Street. The warrant was the result of continued enforcement efforts targeting the unlawful sale of cannabis and nicotine products. This was the second search warrant executed by Ottawa Police at the same location within the previous seven days for similar offences.
During the search, officers seized:
- Approximately 5 pounds of cannabis flower
- 407 grams of pre-rolled cannabis
- 38 grams of hash
- 27,800 mg of THC products
- 24 grams of psilocybin products
- 24 nicotine vape devices
- 12,120 contraband cigarettes
- 70 cigars
- Two televisions
- Approximately $335 in Canadian currency
A 25-year-old Ottawa man was arrested and faces multiple charges under the Cannabis Act, Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
- Possession of Illicit Cannabis
- Unlawful Sale of Cannabis
- Sale of Unpackaged, Unstamped Tobacco
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
- Possession of a Schedule III Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking
The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.
Earlier in the investigation, on October 23, 2026, Ottawa Police executed a search warrant at the same location following community complaints regarding the illegal sale of cannabis and nicotine products. That operation resulted in the seizure of approximately 4.79 kilograms of cannabis products, 40 vape devices, 14,285 contraband cigarettes, and 95 cigars.
The Ottawa Police Service remains committed to addressing illegal storefront operations that undermine public safety, evade regulatory requirements, and contribute to the illicit market for cannabis and tobacco products.
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