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CTV News
13 hours ago
- CTV News
Fentanyl trafficking investigation leads to seizure of two loaded guns
A quantity of illicit drugs and two firearms seized as part of a Toronto Police Service investigation into drug trafficking is shown. (Toronto Police Service) Police have arrested a 38-year-old man who they say was trafficking fentanyl and other illegal drugs throughout the City of Toronto. Officers with the Toronto Police Drug Squad, with the assistance of the Toronto Police Emergency Task Force, executed a search warrant at a residence in the Jane Street and Finch Avenue area on Aug. 14. Police say that the suspect was taken into custody at the time. Police also seized a number of items from the property, including a loaded handgun, ammunition, a quantity of cocaine and a large amount of currency. Police say that a second search of a motor vehicle then led to the seizure of another loaded gun, along with a quantity of fentanyl, crack cocaine and cocaine. John Mensah, 38, of Toronto, has been charged with 20 offences, including possession of a loaded restricted firearm. Police continue to investigate and are urging anyone with additional information to come forward.
Toronto Sun
06-08-2025
- Toronto Sun
Two men charged in North York drug bust
Drug Squad officers allegedly seized large amounts of crystal meth and cocaine, a firearm, ammunition and cash Two men face charges after Drug Squad officers allegedly seized 17,405 grams of crystal methamphetamine, 1,470 grams of cocaine, a semi-automatic JR Carbine multi-caliber firearm, 88 rounds of 9mm Luger ammunition and a large quantity of cash on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Photo by Handout / Toronto Police Two men face charges after a firearm and large quantities of illicit drugs were recently seized in North York. 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. 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During the search, officers allegedly located and seized 17,405 grams of crystal methamphetamine, 1,470 grams of cocaine, a semi-automatic JR Carbine multi-calibre firearm, 88 rounds of 9mm Luger ammunition, and a large quantity of cash. 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. Two men face charges after Drug Squad officers allegedly seized 17,405 grams of crystal methamphetamine, 1,470 grams of cocaine, a semi-automatic JR Carbine multi-calibre firearm (seen here), 88 rounds of 9mm Luger ammunition and a large quantity of cash on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Photo by Handout / Toronto Police A second man who was located at the same address was also arrested. The first accused – Emmanuel Igarza, of Toronto – was already on probation and subject to a court-ordered weapons prohibition based on his charges. RECOMMENDED VIDEO The 36-year-old is charged with three counts of trafficking a Schedule I Substance; two counts of possession of proceeds of crime under $5,000; two counts of possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of trafficking; one count of possession of proceeds of crime exceeding $5,000; one count of unauthorized possession of a firearm; one count of possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized; one count of possession of a prohibited device/ammunition knowing its possession is unauthorized; two counts of careless storage of a firearm/weapon/prohibited device; one count of failure to comply with a probation order; and two counts of possession of a firearm/ammunition contrary to a prohibition order. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Read More The second accused – Christian Igarza, 32, of Toronto – is charged with two counts of possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of trafficking; one count of possession of proceeds of crime exceeding $5,000; one count of possession of a prohibited device/ammunition knowing its possession is unauthorized; and two counts of careless storage of a firearm/weapon/prohibited device. Anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to call police at 416-808-7350 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). cdoucette@ @sundoucette Television Basketball Toronto & GTA Columnists Music
