(COLLINGWOOD, ON) – The Collingwood detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police have arrested and charged one individual after an arrest warrant was executed on Elm Street in the Town of Collingwood. The arrest resulted in the seizure of more than 130 grams of suspected fentanyl and drug paraphernalia.
On Friday January 16, 2026 just after 11:30 pm Collingwood OPP were conducting general patrol in the area of Elm and Second Street in the Town of Collingwood. At which time a male was recognized by a keen eyed officer to be an individual who was wanted on a Collingwood OPP arrest warrant for six outstanding charges including drug trafficking under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. The male attempted to resist arrest however, officers were able to gain control and take him into custody. During a subsequent search officers located more than 130 grams of suspected fentanyl and a variety of drug paraphernalia.
As a result of the investigation, the male was transported to Collingwood detachment where he was held for a bail hearing. As result of the investigation he is facing charges under the Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
Ivan RYAN (49) of Collingwood, has been charged with the following:
– Traffick in Schedule I Substance – Other Drugs
– Resist Peace Officer
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