On November 5, 2025, detectives from the Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) concluded an investigation into individuals believed to be trafficking illicit drugs in our community.

Detectives with the assistance of the Emergency Response Unit (ERU) and K9 Unit executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant at a residential unit at 1960 Paris Street.

During the execution of the search warrant, two people were located inside the apartment and arrested for drug offences.

Upon searching the individuals and residence, officers located and seized approximately 24 grams of cocaine, 122 oxycodone pills, and approximately $15,000 in cash. The estimated street value of the seized drugs is $3,100.

As a result of the investigation, 25-year-old, Richardo Brown from Southern Ontario and a 16-year-old, youth from Greater Sudbury have been charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada and the CDSA;

  • Possession of a Schedule I controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, to wit: Cocaine.
  • Possession of a Schedule I controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, to wit: Oxycodone.
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000

Richardo Brown will attend Bail Court today, November 6, 2025, to answer to the charges. He is currently before the courts for prior drug trafficking-related offences.

The youth was released with a future court date to answer to the charges. The youth’s name cannot be released as per the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA).

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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