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    Collingwood | Motor vehicle search was conducted revealing approximately 55 grams of suspected cocaine

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    (COLLINGWOOD, ON) – On August 3, 2025, just after 3:00 a.m. officers from the Collingwood and The Blue Mountains Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on First Street in the Town of Collingwood after a motor vehicle was observed with no headlights or tail lights.

    The vehicle, a grey Ford Escape, was stopped without incident. The lone male occupant was identified as Ivan Ryan, 48 years-old of Collingwood. While interacting with the driver, officers observed a controlled substance within plain view.

    A search of the motor vehicle was conducted revealing approximately 55 grams of suspected cocaine concealed in a tostitos salsa container. A large portion of cash and drug paraphernalia were also seized.

    Ivan Ryan was charged with the following offences:

    • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking, section 5(2), Controlled Drugs & Substances Act
    • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000 – in Canada, section 354(1)(a), Criminal Code
    • Drive without proper headlights – motor vehicle, section 62(1), Highway Traffic Act
    • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance, section 2(1)(a), Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act

    The accused is scheduled for a future date before the Ontario Court of Justice in Collingwood.

    Members of the Collingwood & Blue Mountains OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. We remain steadfast in our commitment to keeping our communities safe and secure, ensuring that offenders face justice. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com

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