A drug crime may be considered any criminal offense that involves illegal activity involving a controlled substance. A controlled substance is one that is regulated by the government and may include illegal street drugs such as heroin or cocaine as well as prescription drugs. Some examples of offenses that may qualify as drug crimes in Ontario include:

•  Possession of illegal drugs
•  Possession for sale
•  Drug distribution
•  Drug trafficking
•  Drug sale
•  Prescription drug fraud
•  Drug import or export
•  Young Offenders drug crimes