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Hamilton Spectator
6 hours ago
- Hamilton Spectator
Hamilton police involved in drug bust that saw 25 people charged
Police say 25 people face almost 200 criminal charges after an investigation into drug trafficking in Sudbury, Ont., and surrounding areas. Ontario Provincial Police say the investigation, dubbed Project Saturate, began in January 2024 and identified two street gangs in the Greater Toronto Area that allegedly trafficked drugs, including fentanyl and cocaine, to northeastern Ontario. They say officers from the OPP, Hamilton Police Service, Greater Sudbury Police, Peel Regional Police, Toronto Police Service and York Regional Police executed search warrants on May 8 and May 29 in Sudbury, Mississauga, Richmond Hill, Pickering, Toronto and Hamilton. Investigators say they seized four illegal firearms, 21 cellphones, one vehicle, one boat and a large quantity of drugs including 12 kilograms of cocaine, 7.3 kilograms of fentanyl, more than 1,000 methamphetamine tablets and eight kilograms of cannabis. They also seized $259,000 in Canadian cash and $1,210 in U.S. cash. Police say 22 people were arrested and arrest warrants were issued for three others, with a total of 197 charges including many drug trafficking offences. 'This quantity of drugs seized in a community like Sudbury is significant. We also seized four firearms, which supports notion that the presence of street gangs brings the potential for gun violence. The OPP will continue to work with our municipal partners like the Greater Sudbury Police Service to stem the flow of illegal drugs and firearms and dismantle the criminal networks and street gangs that have proliferated in these communities,' said OPP Acting Det. Supt. Andy Bradford of the Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Global News
7 hours ago
- Global News
200 charges laid in massive drug and weapons seizure in Sudbury
A 16-month multi-jurisdictional investigation into street gang activity has led to the arrest of 22 people and the seizure of more than $1.9 million worth of drugs, firearms and cash in northeastern Ontario. Dubbed Project Saturate, the probe targeted the trafficking of fentanyl, cocaine and other illicit substances in the Greater Sudbury area, allegedly orchestrated by two GTA-based street gangs. In a news release, Greater Sudbury Police Service (GSPS) said a total of 25 people, many from the GTA, were charged with 197 combined offences. Arrest warrants have been issued for three people who remain at large. A total of 20 search warrants were executed in Sudbury, Mississauga, Hamilton, Richmond Hill, Pickering and Toronto over two days. 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 operations involved an extensive collaboration among several police units, including tactical, emergency response and organized crime teams from municipal, provincial and federal law enforcement agencies. Story continues below advertisement The first search took place on May 8, followed by a second one on May 29. Among the items seized were large quantities of narcotics, including approximately 7.3 kilograms of suspected fentanyl and 12 kilograms of suspected cocaine. GSPS Chief Sara Cunningham said the seizure highlights the broader social cost of organized crime and the urgency of targeted enforcement. 'Illicit drugs pose a serious threat to the safety, security and overall wellness of our community,' said Cunningham. Police also recovered four firearms, thousands of pills believed to be oxycodone and methamphetamine, a significant amount of cannabis, over $260,000 in cash, digital devices and property alleged to be linked to criminal activity. 'This quantity of drugs seized in a community like Sudbury is significant,' said OPP acting Det. Supt. Andy Bradford with the Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau. 'We also seized four firearms, which supports the notion that the presence of street gangs brings the potential for gun violence.' Authorities say they remain committed to identifying, investigating and disrupting criminal networks through intelligence-led policing and strong collaborative partnerships at the local, provincial, and national levels. 'This significant seizure is a clear example of the harm caused by organized crime and the importance of taking decisive action,' said Cunningham. Story continues below advertisement Anyone with information about illegal firearms or drug trafficking is encouraged to contact the OPP or reach out anonymously to Crime Stoppers.
Toronto Sun
8 hours ago
- Toronto Sun
GTA street gangs trafficked fentanyl, cocaine to Sudbury area: Cops
Police in Sudbury have seized more than $1.9 million worth of illicit drugs and four firearms, and charged 25 people This fentanyl is among the drugs seized in a 'significant' bust by the OPP and Sudbury Police in Sudbury. Photo by OPP Police in Sudbury have seized more than $1.9 million worth of illicit drugs and four firearms, and charged 25 people — 16 of whom are from the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area — with a combined 197 charges. 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 The 16-month probe dubbed Project Saturate, involving officers from the Greater Sudbury Police Service and the OPP, investigated drug trafficking in Greater Sudbury and surrounding area. Cops identified two street gangs based in the GTA involved in trafficking of controlled substances, including fentanyl and cocaine, to northeastern Ontario. On May 8, six search warrants were executed in Sudbury, Mississauga and Hamilton and on May 29, an additional 14 search warrants were executed in Sudbury, Mississauga, Richmond Hill, Pickering and Toronto. Twenty-two individuals were arrested and arrest warrants have been issued for three more suspects — Alijah Adams, 22, and Jojuan Allen, 22, of no fixed address, and O'Neil Richardson, 24, of Toronto. 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. More than seven kilograms of suspected fentanyl and 12 kilos of suspected cocaine were seized along with the four firearms. In addition, officers also seized 164 grams of suspected methamphetamine, 2,448 oxycodone tablets, 1,010 suspected methamphetamine tablets, other prescription medications, eight kilograms of cannabis, two prohibited devices, $259,000 in Canadian currency $1,210 in U.S. currency, 21 cellphones, two laptops, digital scales, one vehicle as offence-related property, and one boat as proceeds of crime. This is one of four seized handguns during Project Saturate by the OPP and Sudbury Police. (OPP) Photo by OPP 'This quantity of drugs seized in a community like Sudbury is significant,' OPP Acting Det. Supt. Andy Bradford, with the Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, said in a statement. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'We also seized four firearms, which supports notion that the presence of street gangs brings the potential for gun violence. 'The OPP will continue to work with our municipal partners like the Greater Sudbury Police Service to stem the flow of illegal drugs and firearms and dismantle the criminal networks and street gangs that have proliferated in these communities.' This Canadian cash was among the items seized in Project Saturate by the OPP and Sudbury Police. (OPP) Photo by OPP Anyone with any information about illegal firearms or the possession, manufacturing or trafficking of illicit drugs should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or 'Illicit drugs pose a serious threat to the safety, security and overall wellness of our community,' Sudbury Police Chief Sara Cunningham said in a statement. 'This significant seizure is a clear example of the harm caused by organized crime and the importance of taking decisive action.' Addendum of Charged Persons – Project Saturate as of 16JUN2025 Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs Canada Music Toronto & GTA
CTV News
8 hours ago
- CTV News
Ontario police charge 25 people with nearly 200 drug trafficking-related offences
An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) patch is seen in Ottawa, on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby Police say 25 people face almost 200 criminal charges after an investigation into drug trafficking in Sudbury, Ont., and surrounding areas. Ontario Provincial Police say the investigation dubbed Project Saturate began in January 2024, and identified two street gangs in the Greater Toronto Area that allegedly trafficked drugs, including fentanyl and cocaine, to northeastern Ontario. They say officers from the OPP and various GTA police forces executed search warrants on May 8 and May 29. Investigators say they seized four illegal firearms and a large quantity of drugs, including 12 kilograms of cocaine and 7.3 kilograms of fentanyl. They also seized $259,000 in Canadian cash and $1,210 in U.S. cash. Police say 22 people were arrested and arrest warrants were issued for three others, with a total of 197 charges including many drug trafficking offences. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 17, 2025. The Canadian Press
Hamilton Spectator
8 hours ago
- Hamilton Spectator
Ontario police charge 25 people with nearly 200 drug trafficking-related offences
Police say 25 people face almost 200 criminal charges after an investigation into drug trafficking in Sudbury, Ont., and surrounding areas. Ontario Provincial Police say the investigation dubbed Project Saturate began in January 2024, and identified two street gangs in the Greater Toronto Area that allegedly trafficked drugs, including fentanyl and cocaine, to northeastern Ontario. They say officers from the OPP and various GTA police forces executed search warrants on May 8 and May 29. Investigators say they seized four illegal firearms and a large quantity of drugs, including 12 kilograms of cocaine and 7.3 kilograms of fentanyl. They also seized $259,000 in Canadian cash and $1,210 in U.S. cash. Police say 22 people were arrested and arrest warrants were issued for three others, with a total of 197 charges including many drug trafficking offences. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 17, 2025. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
