Employees accused of using Oshawa, Ontario convenience store as front for drug operation

Three employees of an Oshawa convenience store have been accused of using the store as a front for a drug trafficking operation and providing drugs in exchange for alcohol.

Investigators with Durham Regional Police’s East Crime Team began an investigation this month into All in One Convenience on Park Road after receiving a tip that employees at the store were selling illegal drugs and trading them in exchange for alcohol.

On Wednesday investigators, with the assistance of the Drug Enforcement Unit, executed search warrants at the business and a residence in Toronto. Two men and a woman were found in the business and taken into custody. The search warrants located a quantity of drugs and drug paraphernalia, more than 250 bottles of stolen alcohol valued at $20,000-plus, illegal cigarettes, stolen clothing and large amounts of cash.

Mayuresh Mahendran, 22, of Toronto is charged with trafficking in fentanyl, crack cocaine and cannabis, possession of crystal methamphetamine and unmarked cigarettes and possession of stolen property.

Fredy Biju, 22, of Oshawa, is charged with trafficking in fentanyl, crack cocaine and hydromorphone, as well as unmarked cigarettes and possession of stolen property.

Emilie Ann Crissinger, 22, of Clarington is charged with trafficking in fentanyl and crack cocaine and possession of stolen property.

All were held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the East Crime Team at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1705.

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.