Joint Police Operation Leads to Major Drug Seizure in Peterborough
PETERBOROUGH, ON – A Peterborough man is facing multiple drug-related charges following a large-scale investigation by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Peterborough Police Service (PPS).
Authorities launched the investigation in the summer of 2024, targeting drug trafficking networks in Peterborough and surrounding regions. On January 28, 2025, coordinated police raids were carried out in Peterborough, Durham Region, and York Region.
Seized Items Include Large Quantities of Fentanyl and Cocaine
During the operation, officers from multiple units, including the OPP Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) and Community Street Crime Units, seized:
- 1.5 kg of suspected fentanyl
- 1.6 kg of suspected cocaine
- 30 oxycodone tablets
- Over $5,000 in cash
- Eight cell phones
- Digital scales and a laptop
Charges and Court Proceedings
Tirath ODEA, 26, of Peterborough, faces six charges under the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, including:
- Possession of property obtained by crime
- Two counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
- Two counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking – other opioids
ODEA has been remanded into custody and is set to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on February 10, 2025.
Public Urged to Report Drug-Related Crime
Authorities encourage anyone with information on drug trafficking to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or report anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.
