York police, OPP investigation leads to large seizure of drugs and guns
On Monday, York police announced the results of a two-month-long joint investigation with the Ontario Provincial Police into gun and drag trafficking in Georgina, Ontario. CBC's Britnei Bilhete has the details.
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