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Three charged following drug raids in Barrie, New Tecumseth

OPP says search warrants yielded drugs, conducted energy weapon and body armour; Barrie resident among three people charged
BarrieToday Staff
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In this photo, which has been cropped and enlarged, Barrie and Ontario Provincial Police officers are seen entering a business at 17 Bayfield St., Wednesday afternoon.Courtesy of At the Scene Photography

Numerous drug charges have been laid against three people after police raided residences and businesses Wednesday in Barrie and New Tecumseth.

While executing search warrants, Ontario Provincial Police say officers seized more than 60 grams of cocaine, fentanyl, more than 430 grams of khat (which is a plant that contains a stimulant), several items related to drug trafficking, more than 50 cartons of unmarked cigarettes, a conducted energy weapon, body armour, and two vehicles.

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These items were seized Wednesday from businesses and residences in New Tecumseth and Barrie. | Photo from OPP

Kashwayne Daley, 46, of Barrie, has been charged with possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine), possession of a Schedule 4 substance for the purpose of trafficking (khat), unauthorized possession of a weapon, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, possession of cannabis for the purpose of distributing, and possession of unmarked cigarettes.

Chantel Rhoden, 27, of Alliston, has been charged with possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine), possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking (opioid other than heroin), and possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000. 

Alwayne Smart, 40, of Mississauga, has been charged with possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine), possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking (opioid other than heroin), possession of a Schedule 4 substance for the purpose of trafficking (khat), and possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000.

The three accused were released from custody and have November court dates in Bradford.

None of the allegations have been tested in court. 

“Due to the nature of the investigation, and to protect the integrity of the investigation, no other information will be released,” OPP stated in a news release.

However, anyone with information about the investigation is asked to call Nottawasaga OPP at 705-434-1939 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Information can also be provided anonymously at crimestopperssdm.com.

Barrie police have confirmed that the charges are related to a raid at a downtown business on Bayfield Street, Wednesday.