Drug trafficking charges filed against Whitby man

A man from Whitby is one of two suspects now charged with multiple drug trafficking offences after they were pulled over by the OPP.

OPP officers were patrolling Hwy 11 in Nipigon on Nov. 21. The small community is on the far side of Lake Superior from Whitby, about 1,300 kilometres north.

While on patrol, the officers pulled over a car. Police allege the officer found “a large quantity” of meth, cocaine and opioids. They also say they found numerous cell phones and drug paraphernalia, which are consistent with trafficking.

As a result of the seizure, Alden Nunes, 42, of Whitby and a second individual each face three charges of possession with intent to traffic for each drug found.

The charges against the second person charged have been stayed.

Both are set to appear in a Nipigon courtroom on Feb. 14, 2023.

“Trafficking in opioids is a very serious offence. Dealers are knowingly distributing products that cause harm and could kill. The OPP is committed to supporting safe, healthy communities for all Ontarians,” the OPP said.

Editor’s note: This article has been updated from its previous version to mention that one person’s charges have been stayed.