A late-night crash in Mississauga's city centre ended with police seizing suspected fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine worth about $200,000, after one of the drivers ran from the scene.
In a release on Monday, Jan. 26, Peel Regional Police said a black Hyundai Elantra and a black Range Rover Evoque collided at Hurontario Street and Elm Drive at about 11 p.m. on Jan. 9. Police said the Range Rover's driver left on foot.
The service's Air Support Unit tracked the man from overhead. Police said the unit saw him throwing away bags as he tried to get away.
The discarded bags contained large quantities of drugs believed to be fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine with an estimated street value of $200,000
— Peel Regional Police
Police said they then searched the man's home in Mississauga and seized more methamphetamine and cash.
Charges laid
Nitin Malik, 23, is charged with:
Failure to stop after an accident
Failure to comply with a release order
Possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking
Possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking
Possession of an opioid for the purpose of trafficking
Police announced the charges on Jan. 26, more than two weeks after the crash. The charges have not been tested in court.
Anyone with information is asked to call Peel Regional Police at 905-453-2121, ext. 1133. Anonymous tips can go to Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or peelcrimestoppers.ca. Crime Stoppers says tipsters stay anonymous, never have to testify and could receive a $2,000 reward.
