Male Arrested for Drug Possession After Traffic Stop in Oshawa

A male is facing several charges after being found in possession of drugs during a traffic stop in Oshawa.

On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at approximately 10:40 p.m., members of Central West Division initiated a traffic stop in the area of Stevenson Road South and Laval Drive. Officers observed a quantity of drugs in the vehicle and subsequently arrested the driver. A search of the vehicle located over 1400 grams of cannabis in addition to other drugs, and drug paraphernalia.

Gian Allan RAY, age 40 from Ajax is charged with: Possess Over 30 Grams of Cannabis in Public Place, Possession of Cannabis for Distributing, and Possession of Schedule III Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (psylocibin).

He was released on an Undertaking.

Anyone with cell phone, dash cam, surveillance footage, or information about this incident is asked to contact Cst. Arafat of the Central West Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2943.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation. These allegations have yet to be proven in court. 

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