York Police Seize Firearms and Fentanyl in Drug Trafficking Bust
Monday, May 26, 2025, 12:21 pm
In a months-long investigation, York police have seized 15 firearms along with 1,400 grams of fentanyl as part of a major drug trafficking operation. The authorities charged multiple individuals linked to the case, underscoring their relentless efforts to crack down on illegal arms and narcotics.
Six people face more than 50 charges in connection with a months-long drug trafficking and firearm investigation that spanned multiple jurisdictions across central Ontario. The police operation, called “Project Madruga,” began in February 2025 after York Regional Police (YRP) received a report…
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.
At the time of their seizure, nine of the firearms were loaded
York police seize 15 firearms, 1,400 grams of fentanyl in months-long drug trafficking investigation CP24
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