Three Arrested After Firearm and Drug Investigation

Three males are facing charges after a drug trafficking and firearm investigation by the DRPS Gun and Gang Unit.

On Thursday, April 30, 2026, investigators with the DRPS Gun and Gang Unit concluded a drug trafficking and firearm investigation involving three males.

Gun and Gang Unit investigators, with the assistance of the Tactical Support Unit, and Drug Enforcement Unit, executed search warrants at three residences in Ajax, Whitby, and Oshawa. As a result, a loaded Glock firearm, a loaded prohibited extended magazine, a sawed-off prohibited rifle, cash, and drugs were located and seized.

Carlos Jose FRANCIS, age 19 from Whitby is charged with: Possession of Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (fentanyl) x2, Possess Prohibited/Restricted Firearm – No licence, and Possess Loaded Prohibited/Restricted Firearm.

Jahsiah GAMBLE, age 19 from Ajax is charged with: Possession of Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (fentanyl), Possess Prohibited/Restricted Firearm – No Licence, Possess Prohibited/Restricted Device, and Possess Prohibited/Restricted Firearm.

A 17-year-old male from Whitby is charged with: Possession of Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (fentanyl), and Fail to Comply with Release Order.

At the time of this investigation the 17-year-old male was already bound by curfew conditions.

All were held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Gun and Gang Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5800.

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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