TWO ARRESTED FOLLOWING DRUG TRAFFICKING INVESTIGATION IN COLLINGWOOD
(COLLINGWOOD, ON) – Members of the Collingwood and The Blue Mountains Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with assistance from the Huronia West OPP CSCU, have arrested two individuals following a months-long drug trafficking investigation.
On June 12, 2026, CSCU officers executed a search warrant at a residence in the Town of Collingwood. The warrant was executed without incident, and two individuals were taken into custody.
As a result of the search, officers seized:
- 1004.8 grams Cocaine
- 643g grams Cannabis
- 107.3 grams MDMA
- Bulk Canadian Currency – $12,930.00
- Digital Scale
- Packaging Material
- Stun Gun
- Bear Spray
- Bulk Unmarked Cigarettes
- 3 Cellphones
As a result of the investigation, the first accused, Darren DEVANE, 28-years-old of Collingwood, was charged with:
- Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid (other than heroin)
- Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000
- Unauthorized possession of weapon
The second accused, Makayla BROWN, 22-years-old of Collingwood, was charged with:
- Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid (other than heroin)
- Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000
- Unauthorized possession of weapon
Both accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Collingwood at a later date.
The Ontario Provincial Police remain committed to the safety of Ontario communities through proactive enforcement and ongoing investigations targeting drug trafficking.
Anyone with information regarding illegal drug activity is encouraged to contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit information online at www.crimestoppers.ca.
