US Edition32 guns seized as part of $7M Ontario fentanyl bust, most weapons came from U.S.
- After a seven-month investigation named Project Chatter concluded in May 2025, York Regional Police apprehended 23 individuals from various locations throughout southern Ontario.
- Starting in late 2024, authorities launched an inquiry into a suspected major trafficker from Richmond Hill, which ultimately exposed an extensive fentanyl distribution and weapons trafficking network.
- Police seized over 700,000 fentanyl doses valued at more than $7 million, 32 illegal firearms mostly from the U.S., and cash totaling over $148,000.
- Investigators revealed distribution hubs, suppliers, and locations used for processing fentanyl, leading to more than 300 charges related to drugs, weapons, and organized crime.
- The bust disrupted a sophisticated criminal operation distributing fentanyl and firearms in the Greater Toronto Area and nearby regions, with ongoing legal proceedings expected.
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York police say they need ‘bail reform’, ‘resources’ during another fentanyl news conference
Police announce $7 million in fentanyl was seized using 15 search warrants relating to an investigation originating in Richmond Hill.
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