Ottawa police arrest two men after months-long covert drug trafficking operation
Posted Nov 12, 2021 03:52:00 PM.
Two 25-year-old men from Ottawa are facing drug trafficking-related charges after a three-month-long covert police investigation.
The arrests happened on Thursday, November 11.
Officers say they seized a loaded Glock, a loaded P80 pistol, as well as cocaine, crack cocaine, percocet pills, Canadian cash, four cell phones and a digital scale.
Charged with numerous trafficking offences, possession for the purpose of trafficking, proceeds of crime and firearms offences are:
- Abdallah M. Mufarreh, 25, of Ottawa
- Zakaria Ibrahim Hersi, 25, of Ottawa
They are scheduled to appear in court on Friday.
Ottawa residents are encouraged to contact police if they suspect someone is carrying a crime gun or engaging in drug trafficking activities. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers.ca.
