11 arrested after stolen baby formula exchanged for drugs in Mississauga, Peel police say
The group was stealing high-demand baby products from stores across the Meadowvale area and exchanging them for drugs, investigators said. The operation was uncovered during a four-month investigation dubbed Project Bengal, police announced Monday.
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Crime ring exchanged stolen baby formula for drugs in Mississauga, Ont.: police
Police say 11 people face charges after an investigation into drug trafficking in Mississauga, Ont., that allegedly involved exchanging stolen baby formula and other products for drugs. Peel Regional Police say the four-month investigation, dubbed Project Bengal, revealed an organized crime group responsible for trafficking of drugs and thefts from retail businesses in the city's Meadowvale area. Investigators say suspects were allegedly stealing high-demand baby products, including formula and vitamins, to exchange them for drugs. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Police say they used security footage and other investigative techniques to identify key suspects and two properties used for storing stolen products and to consume drugs. They say officers seized over half a kilogram of cocaine and a variety of other illicit drugs, along with a significant amount of stolen items and proceeds of crime. Police say about $30,000 worth of stolen merchandise was recovered and returned. Story continues below advertisement They say 11 people have been arrested and charged with offences related to drugs and stolen property. Peel Regional Police Deputy Chief Marc Andrews said officers were able to make the arrests thanks to help from community members. 'Complaints from the community, combined with increased police presence by our 11 Division Community Incident Response Team (CIRT), enabled the dismantling of an organized crime group targeting commercial retail businesses and trafficking drugs,' he said in a statement. 'This investigation demonstrates the power of collaboration, and the vital role community trust plays in keeping our neighbourhoods safe.'
Hamilton Spectator
6 days ago
- Hamilton Spectator
Crime ring exchanged stolen baby formula for drugs in Mississauga, Ont.: police
Police say 11 people face charges after an investigation into drug trafficking in Mississauga, Ont., that allegedly involved exchanging stolen baby formula and other products for drugs. Peel Regional Police say the four-month investigation, dubbed Project Bengal, revealed an organized crime group responsible for trafficking of drugs and thefts from retail businesses in the city's Meadowvale area. Investigators say suspects were allegedly stealing high-demand baby products, including formula and vitamins, to exchange them for drugs. Police say they used security footage and other investigative techniques to identify key suspects and two properties used for storing stolen products and to consume drugs. They say officers seized over half a kilogram of cocaine and a variety of other illicit drugs, along with a significant amount of stolen items and proceeds of crime. Police say about $30,000 worth of stolen merchandise was recovered and returned. They say 11 people have been arrested and charged with offences related to drugs and stolen property. Peel Regional Police Deputy Chief Marc Andrews said officers were able to make the arrests thanks to help from community members. 'Complaints from the community, combined with increased police presence by our 11 Division Community Incident Response Team (CIRT), enabled the dismantling of an organized crime group targeting commercial retail businesses and trafficking drugs,' he said in a statement. 'This investigation demonstrates the power of collaboration, and the vital role community trust plays in keeping our neighbourhoods safe.' This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 28, 2025.
Toronto Star
6 days ago
- Toronto Star
11 arrested after stolen baby formula exchanged for drugs in Mississauga, Peel police say
Peel police have made 11 arrests and retrieved $30,000 worth of stolen retail goods in an investigation involving an organized crime group, officers say. The group was stealing high-demand baby products from stores across the Meadowvale area and exchanging them for drugs, investigators said. The operation was uncovered during a four-month investigation dubbed Project Bengal, police announced Monday.
