Illicit Drugs, Cash, and Property Seized

(KINGSVILLE, ON) – On Thursday, January 5, 2023, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Essex County Community Street Crime Unit, Emergency Response Team members and OPP Canine Services executed a search warrant at a Maple Street, Town of Kingsville address.

During the search warrant, police seized a quantity of illicit drugs including Fentanyl, currency and property including a 2017 BMW automobile, total value of $81,802. Two people were taken into custody without incident and are facing charges.

Charged with the following offences is 20-year-old Abdalaazim MALIK HARUN of Kingsville, Ontario:

• Possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine,
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking methamphetamine,
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking opioid other than heroin, (two counts)
• Flight from peace officer

The accused was held pending a bail hearing in the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor.

Charged with the following offences is 20-year-old Courtney REDEKOPP of Kingsville. Ontario:

• Possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine,
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking methamphetamine,
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking opioid other than heroin, (two counts)

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Windsor at a later date.

If anyone has any information, they are being urged to contact the Essex County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.catchcrooks.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.