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Tonga police constable arrested for drug possession
Photo: Aleksandr Shyripa A police constable in Tonga has been arrested for drug possession. Matangi Tonga reported a 21-year-old male probationary constable was arrested at the weekend. During the same drug operation in Nuku'alofa, two other men were also arrested for allegedly selling drugs. The arrest was part of an operation conducted by the Drug Enforcement Unit. Tonga Police said the constable has been suspended without pay and will face court at a later date. The Commissioner of Police, Geoff Turner said this is not a reflection of police and thanked other officers for their hard work. "This is not a reflection of who we are," he said. It comes amid widespread drug issues in the region. In Fiji, police and Customs staff were recently charged with drug smuggling . Pacific police chiefs discussed the region's drug trafficking problems on a panel at the World Police Summit in Dubai. Fiji Police Force Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu, Royal Solomon Islands Police Force Commissioner Mostyn Mangau and New Zealand Police Assistant Commissioner Bruce O'Brien participated in a fireside chat at the World Police Summit in Dubai. Photo: Pacific Island Chiefs of Police Facebook There are calls for better drug rehabilitation centres in Tonga with drug crime and health issues visablevisible on the streets. RNZ Pacific's Tonga correspondent, Kalafi Moala, said someone can walk down the street and see young beggars seeking money for drugs, or motor vehicles being driven recklessly. He said it's critical for Tonga to have somewhere to rehabilitate people. "If you have a young man, a young woman here that's addicted, you go to the hospital, you're given some pills for treatment, but there's no place where they can be rehabilitated," he said. "You talk to families, and the family will tell you they've got a son that's got a problem, but there's nowhere. "The Salvation Army has a small counselling outfit here, but they don't have a rehabilitation centre, so that's a really big issue. "How can we heal and how can we restore the negative impact of drugs in our society? Until we do that, just stemming the flow is not going to help Tonga in general."
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Yahoo
Gun and drug bust in and around the GTA leads to 10 arrests
Ten people were arrested and two others are sought after a cache of guns and drugs were seized during searches of more than a dozen residences in and around the GTA. Durham Regional Police say the Drug Enforcement Unit launched an investigation dubbed Project Venture in November 2024 – an operation that involved assistance from Toronto Police, Ontario Provincial Police, York Regional Police, Peterborough Police, Peel Regional Police, Waterloo Regional Police and Criminal Intelligence Service Ontario. Project Venture culminated in the execution of 16 search warrants in Durham, Toronto and Waterloo on May 2, police said in a statement released Thursday. 'Investigators seized several items, including 12 firearms, more than three kilograms of cocaine, a large quantity of other narcotics and more than $100,000 in cash,' police alleged, adding the drugs have a street value of more than 300,000. 'A 2024 Volkswagen Atlas was also seized as property related to the offence,' police said. 'Several individuals at these residences were also arrested and charged.' Five teens busted for Oakville camera shop robbery Man, 26, busted for attempted robbery in Burlington Three teen boys busted for violent Midtown Toronto robberies Police said a total of 112 criminal charges have been laid so far against the 10 accused. Charged with an assortment of related offences are Devonte Black-Marriott, 27, of Pickering, Muhammad Lila, 25, of Scarborough, Isaac Hinton, 26, of Toronto, Kyle Hinton, 32, of Toronto, Jermaine Russell, 40, of Toronto, Dalton Gilmore, 30, of Pickering, Jason Campbell, 42, of Waterloo, Uzair Malek, 31, of Toronto, Scott Young, 58, of Toronto, and Percy Noray, 56, of Toronto. Investigators have been in contact with one of the two men still sought – Andra Rennie, 44, of Brampton, who is wanted on three counts of storing a firearm or restricted weapon contrary to regulations. But cops are appealing to the public for help tracking down the second suspect. Dexter Taylor-Bailey, 33, of Mississauga, is wanted for possession of a restricted firearm knowingly not holding a licence, possession of a loaded restricted firearm, two counts of possession of proceeds obtained by crime over $5000, two counts of possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, and possession of a schedule IV substance for the purpose of trafficking. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Taylor-Bailey, or who has any information about this investigation, is urged to call the Drug Enforcement Unit at 1-888-579-1520, ext. 5800, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). cdoucette@ @sundoucette
Toronto Sun
22-05-2025
- Toronto Sun
Gun and drug bust in and around the GTA leads to 10 arrests
Two suspects are still sought in Project Venture, which allegedly saw 12 firearms and $300k in drugs seized Project Venture led to the seizure of a dozen guns, $300,000 in drugs, more than $100,000 in cash, and 10 arrests on Friday, May 2, 2025. Photo by Handout / Durham Regional Police Ten people were arrested and two others are sought after a cache of guns and drugs were seized during searches of more than a dozen residences in and around the GTA. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. 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Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Durham Regional Police say the Drug Enforcement Unit launched an investigation dubbed Project Venture in November 2024 – an operation that involved assistance from Toronto Police, Ontario Provincial Police, York Regional Police, Peterborough Police, Peel Regional Police, Waterloo Regional Police and Criminal Intelligence Service Ontario. Project Venture culminated in the execution of 16 search warrants in Durham, Toronto and Waterloo on May 2, police said in a statement released Thursday. 'Investigators seized several items, including 12 firearms, more than three kilograms of cocaine, a large quantity of other narcotics and more than $100,000 in cash,' police alleged, adding the drugs have a street value of more than 300,000. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'A 2024 Volkswagen Atlas was also seized as property related to the offence,' police said. 'Several individuals at these residences were also arrested and charged.' Read More Police said a total of 112 criminal charges have been laid so far against the 10 accused. Charged with an assortment of related offences are Devonte Black-Marriott, 27, of Pickering, Muhammad Lila, 25, of Scarborough, Isaac Hinton, 26, of Toronto, Kyle Hinton, 32, of Toronto, Jermaine Russell, 40, of Toronto, Dalton Gilmore, 30, of Pickering, Jason Campbell, 42, of Waterloo, Uzair Malek, 31, of Toronto, Scott Young, 58, of Toronto, and Percy Noray, 56, of Toronto. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Investigators have been in contact with one of the two men still sought – Andra Rennie, 44, of Brampton, who is wanted on three counts of storing a firearm or restricted weapon contrary to regulations. But cops are appealing to the public for help tracking down the second suspect. Dexter Taylor-Bailey, 33, of Mississauga, is wanted on gun and drug charges stemming from an investigation dubbed Project Venture. Photo by Handout / Durham Regional Police Dexter Taylor-Bailey, 33, of Mississauga, is wanted for possession of a restricted firearm knowingly not holding a licence, possession of a loaded restricted firearm, two counts of possession of proceeds obtained by crime over $5000, two counts of possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, and possession of a schedule IV substance for the purpose of trafficking. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Taylor-Bailey, or who has any information about this investigation, is urged to call the Drug Enforcement Unit at 1-888-579-1520, ext. 5800, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). cdoucette@ @sundoucette Tennis World Sunshine Girls Sports Basketball
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Yahoo
Decatur man, woman arrested following execution of search warrant
Apr. 24—DECATUR — On Tuesday, April 22, the Morgan County Sheriff's Office arrested two subjects while carrying out a search warrant for an ongoing narcotics investigation. The Drug Enforcement Unit executed a search warrant in the 2200-block of Harrison St. SE. The unit arrived at the home of Laron Cornelius Edwards, 27. According to an affidavit from the Morgan County District Court, the unit attempted to make contact at the door, but then saw Edwards exit through the back window. A brief foot pursuit followed. Police followed Edwards behind the residence before going through an eastward alley. He fled onto 11th St. SE, where agents watched him throw a bag. Blue pills, later confirmed to be 19 grams of Fentanyl, fell out of the bag. Upon detaining him, "agents located an additional quantity of blue M-30 pills in the left pocket of Mr. Edwards' jeans," according to the affidavit. Edwards was taken into custody, and additional agents entered the home. Inside they found Calee Rosel Consetta Downey, 39. Downey was also taken into custody after "it was determined that Downey had active felony warrants for permitting or facilitating escape 1st degree along with a parole violation," according to the Morgan County Sheriff's Office Facebook page. Upon searching the residence, police also found synthetic cannabis, a firearm and drug paraphernalia. Edwards was charged with trafficking in illegal drugs (Fentanyl); unlawful possession of a controlled substance; possession of drug paraphernalia; tampering with physical evidence; fleeing/attempting to elude; and multiple felony and misdemeanor warrants from Morgan County. Downey was arrested for her two outstanding warrants. As of the afternoon of Thursday, April 24, Edwards and Downey both remain in Morgan County Jail, where they are held in lieu of a bond. Contact me at or 256-340-2437.
