Fentanyl and cocaine seized during search on Amaranth property

May 11, 2023 · 0 Comments

Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two people and seized a quantity of drugs as a result of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation in Dufferin County.

In the fall of 2022, members of the Dufferin Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) commenced a drug trafficking investigation in Dufferin County. As a result of the investigation officers were granted authority to search two properties, one in Aurora and one in Amaranth Township.

On May 3, 2023, Dufferin CSCU officers with the assistance of York Regional Police Service Emergency Response Unit, OPP Aurora Highway Safety Division, and Dufferin OPP uniform members executed both search warrants. Officers seized fentanyl, cocaine, drug paraphilia and cash. In addition to the seizure two individuals were arrested and charged with multiple offences.

Amanda TOBIN, 35-year-old, from Amaranth, has been charged with:

• Possession of Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine – Controlled Drugs and Substance Act

• Failure to comply with Undertaking – Criminal Code

Donovan DARLINGTON, 32-year-old, from Aurora has been charged with:

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Opioid – Controlled Drugs and Substance Act

• Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court – Criminal Code

As a result of the investigation, the following was seized:

• Cocaine

• Fentanyl

• Cash in Canadian Currency

• Digital scale

• Cellphone

Both accused persons were transported to the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police and held pending a bail hearing. These charges have not been proven in court.

If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-822-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.