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Global News
26-05-2025
- Global News
Thousands worth of fentanyl, other drugs and guns seized in Ontario
York Regional Police say an investigation has led to the seizure of more than $200,000 worth of drugs, including fentanyl, and more than a dozen firearms. Det. Sgt. Jason Marcoux said 'Project Madruga' began in February with an investigation involving one suspect allegedly trafficking drugs in Georgina, Ont. The investigation led to more suspects the man was allegedly working with and further trafficking from Toronto to Huntsville. Marcoux said they worked with the OPP, who were also looking into the same suspects, and launched several search warrants in York Region and Toronto on April 16 and April 8. Marcoux said 1,400 grams of raw fentanyl, 400 grams of cocaine, 70 grams of methamphetamines, 360 suspected opioid pills and over 260 grams of illicit cannabis were seized, along with more than CAD$7,000 in cash. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy The drugs are worth around $215,000, Marcoux said. Story continues below advertisement Seven handguns, four shotguns and four rifles were also seized. 'Of those, eight are restricted firearms, five are non-restricted and two are prohibited. We also seized several over-capacity prohibited magazines,' Marcoux said. He noted the investigation did not reveal any transportation of the drugs into the United States and that the distribution was kept within Ontario, adding, 'We don't know where it's manufactured, unfortunately. Our investigation didn't reveal that.' Four men and two women have been charged. They are facing a total of 53 charges, including possession for the purpose of trafficking and/or distribution as well as firearm-related charges. Not in our region. Project Madruga dismantled a drug trafficking ring operating in #Georgina and other areas, yielding $215,000 worth of fentanyl and other drugs and 15 firearms. The investigation, which began in February, resulted in six suspects arrested and 53 charges laid.… — York Regional Police (@YRP) May 26, 2025
Toronto Sun
26-05-2025
- Toronto Sun
6 people charged after 15 firearms, $215Gs in drugs seized
At the time of their seizure, nine of the firearms were loaded Six people face multiple charges after 15 firearms and drugs valued at $215,000 were seized during a joint York police/OPP probe known as Project Madruga. Photo by York Regional Police York Regional Police, with the assistance of OPP, have laid numerous charges against six people following the seizure of a drugs valued at $215,000 and seven handguns, four shotguns and four rifles. 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. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES 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. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES 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. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. 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 At the time of their seizure, nine of the firearms were loaded and among the drugs seized were fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine, opioids and cannabis. York cops say the Project Madruga investigation began in February when it was reported that an individual was involved in the trafficking of controlled substances in Georgina. Through investigation, other people were identified and were believed to be trafficking across multiple jurisdictions, spanning from Toronto to Huntsville. Weapons and drugs seized during Project Maduga. HANDOUT/YRP Officers learned the same associates were being investigated by the Orillia OPP Community Street Crime Unit, resulting in the launch of a joint investigation. On April 16 and May 8, a total of six search warrants were executed in York Region and Toronto, with the assistance of the Toronto Police and OPP. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Gary Laird, 34, of Toronto, faces six drug-related charges, eight firearm-related charges, and one count each of possession of proceeds of crime over $5,000 and break and enter. Renee Goomansingh, 24, of Toronto, faces three drug-related charges, six firearm-related charges, plus one for possession of proceeds of crime under $5,000. Justice Comeau, 28, of Newmarket, faces six drug-related charges and one of obstruct police officer. Dariel Hidalgo Guzman, 32, of Newmarket, faces six drug-related charges plus one each of possession of proceeds of crime over $5,000 and one of obstruct peace officer. Ayden Beauchamp, 24, of Toronto, faces two drug-related charges while Ali Victor, 39, of Aurora, faces five drug-related charges and five firearm-related charges. Anyone with information is asked to contact York Regional Police at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7345 or anonymous tips can be made by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or by visiting Ontario Football Football Columnists Money News
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Yahoo
6 people charged after 15 firearms, $215Gs in drugs seized
York Regional Police, with the assistance of OPP, have laid numerous charges against six people following the seizure of a drugs valued at $215,000 and seven handguns, four shotguns and four rifles. At the time of their seizure, nine of the firearms were loaded and among the drugs seized were fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine, opioids and cannabis. York cops say the Project Madruga investigation began in February when it was reported that an individual was involved in the trafficking of controlled substances in Georgina. Through investigation, other people were identified and were believed to be trafficking across multiple jurisdictions, spanning from Toronto to Huntsville. Officers learned the same associates were being investigated by the Orillia OPP Community Street Crime Unit, resulting in the launch of a joint investigation. On April 16 and May 8, a total of six search warrants were executed in York Region and Toronto, with the assistance of the Toronto Police and OPP. Gary Laird, 34, of Toronto, faces six drug-related charges, eight firearm-related charges, and one count each of possession of proceeds of crime over $5,000 and break and enter. Renee Goomansingh, 24, of Toronto, faces three drug-related charges, six firearm-related charges, plus one for possession of proceeds of crime under $5,000. Justice Comeau, 28, of Newmarket, faces six drug-related charges and one of obstruct police officer. Dariel Hidalgo Guzman, 32, of Newmarket, faces six drug-related charges plus one each of possession of proceeds of crime over $5,000 and one of obstruct peace officer. Ayden Beauchamp, 24, of Toronto, faces two drug-related charges while Ali Victor, 39, of Aurora, faces five drug-related charges and five firearm-related charges. Anyone with information is asked to contact York Regional Police at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7345 or anonymous tips can be made by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or by visiting
CTV News
26-05-2025
- CTV News
York police seize 15 firearms, 1,400 grams of fentanyl in months-long drug trafficking investigation
York Regional Police seized 15 firearms and more than 1,400 grams of raw fentanyl following a months-long investigation into a drug trafficking ring. York Regional Police seized 15 firearms and more than 1,400 grams of raw fentanyl following a months-long investigation into a drug trafficking ring. Speaking at a news conference on Monday morning, police say they launched their investigation, dubbed Project Madruga, in February. The arrests were made after search warrants were conducted in May in Aurora, Toronto and the York Region. In addition to the fentanyl, police say they seized 400 grams of cocaine, 70 grams of methamphetamines, 360 suspected opioid pills, more than 260 grams of illicit cannabis and more than $7,000 in Canadian cash. In total, police say the monetary value of all the drugs seized is estimated at $215,000. Police say they charged four men and two women as a result, who face a combined total of 53 charges. This is a breaking news story. More details to come…
