NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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As a result of an investigation conducted by the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) with the assistance of the Grey Bruce CSCU, Huron-Perth CSCU and the Emergency Response Team, a vehicle was stopped on July 20, 2023 shortly after 7:30 p.m. on Wellington County Road 18, Centre Wellington.
As a result of the traffic stop, a loaded handgun and a quantity of drugs and Canadian currency was located and seized. The estimated value of the seized property is over $11,500.
Kanaan Ebanks-Daley, 22 years old, of Waterloo has been charged with the following:
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of trafficking - cocaine
- Occupant of a motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm
- Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
- Carrying a concealed weapon
- Careless use of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm.
Ethan Peter Krzyz, 22 years old, of Waterloo was charged with the following:
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of trafficking - cocaine
- Occupant of a motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm
- Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
- Carrying a concealed weapon
- Careless use of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition
- Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
Both accused were held pending a bail hearing.
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