$68,000 Drug Bust
Source: Greater Sudbury Police ServiceDate: Tue Apr 28 06:39:03 MST 2026
On April 23, 2026, detectives from our Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) concluded an investigation into individuals believed to be trafficking illicit drugs in our community. Detectives with the assistance of our Emergency Response Unit (ERU) and K9 Unit executed two Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrants at residences on Ste. Annes Road and Louis Street. In total, eight people were located and arrested for drug offences.
As a result of the search warrants and incident to arrests, detectives from our Integrated Crime Section working in collaboration with the Ontario Provincial Police-led Provincial Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team (PGNG) searched both residences and the individuals taken into custody.
Upon searching the two individuals and residence on Ste. Annes Road, detectives located and seized approximately 410 grams of cocaine, 255 grams of fentanyl, 20 grams of methamphetamine and $540 in cash. The estimated street value of the seized drugs is $68,500.
Detectives did not locate any drugs at the Louis Street residence, however, two of the individuals inside the residence were wanted on outstanding arrest warrants. The other four individuals were released unconditionally.
As a result of the investigation, 30-year-old, Devonte Blair and 20-year-old, Daniel Lado, both from Southern Ontario have been charged with the following offences under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and Criminal Code of Canada:
Possession of a Schedule I controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking x3
Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
Fail to comply with probation order (Daniel Lado)
Fail to comply with release order (both)
Both individuals will attend Bail Court today, April 2026 to answer to the charges.
The Greater Sudbury Police Service urges anyone with information related to drug trafficking in our community to contact the Drug Enforcement Unit at 705-675-9171. To report anonymously, please call Sudbury Crime Stoppers at 705-222-TIPS (8477). Your information could make a difference in keeping our community safe.
The GSPS Drug Enforcement Unit of the Integrated Crime Section remains committed to working collaboratively with our policing and community partners focusing its efforts on major crime operations that pose a direct and elevated threat to the safety, security, and wellness of our community. The Integrated Crime Section aims to identify and disrupt organized crime in Greater Sudbury through innovative technology, collaborative partnerships and traditional Police work resulting in the arrest of those involved, holding them accountable for their criminal activities and the seizure of illegal drugs, prohibited firearms and proceeds of crime.
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