Four Men Charged After Firearm and Drugs Seized During Oshawa Traffic Stop

Four men were arrested and charged with multiple firearm and drug-related offences during a traffic stop in Oshawa on August 21, according to the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS).

Police stated that officers from Central East Division stopped a vehicle at approximately 1:30 a.m. in the area of Albany Street and Simcoe Street South, Oshawa. Officers reported that they detected a strong odour of cannabis from the vehicle and conducted a search, which led to the discovery of a loaded firearm. Four male suspects were arrested at the scene without incident.

DRPS identified the accused as Edward Brannan, 42, of Oshawa; Malik Diaby, 23, of Whitby; Geethan Thiruvarulselvan, 20, of Ajax; and Cyeth Allen, 21, of no fixed address. According to police, charges against the four include unauthorized possession of a firearm in a vehicle, possession of a loaded regulated firearm, careless storage of a firearm, contravention of storage regulations, and multiple counts of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking. Additional charges for some of the accused include possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm without a licence, and possession of a firearm while prohibited.

All four suspects were held for a bail hearing, according to DRPS. Police noted that the allegations have not been proven in court.

Anyone with new information about the case is asked by DRPS to contact Central East Division. Anonymous information can be provided through Durham Regional Crime Stoppers.