Male Charged After Drug Trafficking Investigation in Whitby

A 72-year-old male from Whitby has been charged with several drug related offences after an investigation in Whitby.

In November, 2026, investigators received information that a male was trafficking drugs in Whitby.

As a result, on November 4, 2026, investigators executed a search warrant at a residence in the area of Mary Street East and Hickory Street North.

During the search, officers seized a quantity of drugs, including cocaine, MDMA, GHB, ketamine, oxycodone, Adderall, heroin and methamphetamine, and Canadian currency.

The accused was located and taken into custody without incident.

Robert TALBOT, 72-years-old, of Whitby, is charged with Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking x8 and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000.

He was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Det. Obront of the DRPS at 905-579-1520 ext. 2562.

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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