Police say 25 people are in custody on multiple charges after investigators busted an alleged drug smuggling ring, seizing $1.7 million worth of drugs like cocaine and methamphetamine, multiple guns and several cars.
York Regional Police say that starting in June 2021, officers began monitoring suspects believed to be involved in drug trafficking.
They are said to have operated in York, Durham, London and the Kawartha Lakes area.
York Regional Police joined other services from Toronto, the OPP and London police in an effort they called “Project Entrust.”
They eventually searched 19 locations and by June 2022 had arrested 25 people.
Images released by York Regional Police show an armored vehicle and tactical officers searching a detached house on a residential street.
A suspect is loaded into a police car after a drug bust in this undated photo. (YRP)
Investigators allegedly seized 7.5 kilograms of methamphetamine, more than half a kilogram of fentanyl, various pills, 2.7 kilograms of cocaine and $136,000 in cash.
They also seized $23,000 worth of firearms, ammunition and magazines and three cars, two of which were believed to be stolen.
113 charges have been brought against the defendants.
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