$144,000 Drug Bust – Loaded Firearm Seized
Source: London Police ServiceDate: Sat Apr 13 06:21:04 MST 2024
LONDON, ON (April 12, 2024) – Charges have been laid after a drug investigation in the city’s southeast end.
On Tuesday April 9, 2024, members of the London Police Service (LPS) Guns and Gangs Section with the assistance of the LPS Emergency Response Unit executed search warrants at 2 residences in the city.
The search of the residences led to the following items being seized:
A Springfield Hellcat 9 mm semi-automatic sub-compact handgun loaded with 12 rounds of ammunition;
913 grams of cocaine, approximate value $91, 300;
1440 TEC tablets, approximate value $7, 200.
9298 Dilaudid 8 milligram tablets, approximate value $46, 490; and,
Total value of drugs seized: $144, 990.
As a result of the investigation, Boris Ruti Kaleke, 30, of London has been arrested and charged. The current whereabouts of a second male involved, Gael Kabanga Kaleke, 31, of London is unknown and as such, charges have been laid by way of warrant of arrest.
Both males have been jointly charged with the following offences:
Careless storage of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition;
Possession of a prohibited or restricted weapon of prohibited device knowing no authority unauthorized;
Possess loaded/unloaded regulated firearm; and,
Possession of an identity document.
Gael Kabanga Kaleke, 31, has additionally been charged with unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm.
Boris Ruti Kaleke, 30, has additionally been charged with the following offences;
Possess restricted or prohibited firearm knowingly not holding a license and registration certificate;
Possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to a prohibition order; and,
Three (3) counts of possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking.
Boris Ruti Kaleke remains in custody and is scheduled to re-appear in London court today in relation to his charges.
Gael Kabanga Kaleke is described as male, Black, approximately 5’8”, 161 lbs, medium build with short black hair, black facial hair and brown eyes. Police have included a picture of Gael in hopes the public can assist with locating him. If seen, members of the public are reminded to not approach him, and to call 9-1-1 immediately.Image of wanted male
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Middlesex Crime Stoppers.
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