On May 22, 2025, detectives from the Greater Sudbury Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) concluded an investigation into individuals from Southern Ontario wanted on outstanding arrest warrants.

As a result of the investigation, detectives with the assistance of the Emergency Response and K9 Units executed a warrant to enter a dwelling on Whittaker Street. Two individuals from Southern Ontario were taken into custody and a third individual, a youth was detained at the residence. 

A subsequent Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant was conducted at the address resulting in the seizure of illicit drugs and a firearm.

Detectives located 531 grams of cocaine, 89 grams of Fentanyl, 10 – 5mg Oxycodone pills, and over $25,000 in cash. Detectives also located a loaded handgun. The estimated street value of the seized drugs is $63,000.

23-year-old, Taijaune Khan, 25-year-old, Noah McDermott and the 17-year-old, individual have been charged with the following offences under the CDSA and Criminal Code of Canada:

  • Possession of a Schedule I controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking x3
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Possession of a restricted firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized
  • Possession of a restricted firearm with ammunition
  • Firearm – Possession contrary to prohibition order (Khan and McDermott)

All three individuals attended Bail Court on May 22, 2025. Taijaune Khan and Noah McDermott have been remanded into custody and the 17-year-old has been released with a court date.

Anyone with information related to individuals selling, trafficking or manufacturing illicit drugs in our community is encouraged to contact police 705-675-9171 or Crimestoppers 705-222-8477.

The Greater Sudbury Police Service 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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