Caledon OPP Charges Local Resident in Relation to a Drug Trafficking Investigation

The Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a local resident in relation to a drug trafficking investigation.

In November 2022, the Caledon Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) began an investigation into what started as a possible stolen vehicle in Caledon.

On December 6, 2022, the CSCU located the vehicle (a blue Chevrolet Cobalt) after it had left a residence. As a result of the traffic stop and the investigation that followed, the driver was found to be in possession drugs and other items. As part of what transformed into a drug trafficking investigation, a CDSA (Controlled Drugs and Substances Act) was authored and granted for the residence on Charleston Side Road in Caledon.

The following items were seized (both from the vehicle and the residence):

• 32 grams of suspected purple fentanyl

• 69 grams of suspected powder cocaine

• 2 grams of methamphetamine

• 46 grams of cannabis

• Canadian currency

• Weigh scales

• Cellular phones

• Packing materials

• Speed measuring warning device

• .22 calibre ammunition

• Stolen licence places

Matthew CASSIVI, 31, of Caledon, was changed with:

1. Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl

2. Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine

3. Possession of a Schedule 1 substance – methamphetamine

4. Transport firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition in a careless manner

5. Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000

6. Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000

7. Drive while under suspension

8. Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available

9. Drive motor vehicle with speed measuring warning device.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on February 13, 2023.

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