2 d. ago Three charged in drug trafficking investigation spanning Calgary and Edmonton

The investigation began in March when police believed an individual was trafficking drugs in Calgary

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2 d. ago 2 Oakville men face numerous charges in human trafficking probe

Two Oakville men face 34 collective charges after a human trafficking investigation. Halton Regional Police said that in July 2024, they opened an investigation into a woman allegedly being trafficked by two men in Oakville and financial information allegedly revealed multiple other women also being trafficked. Police alleged that the accused used coercion, manipulation, physical […]

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6 d. ago Identical twin rappers from Toronto accused of trafficking women in Waterloo Region

Identical twin rappers from Toronto are accused of trafficking women and other offences in Waterloo Region following a year-long investigation. On Thursday, Waterloo Regional Police said detectives continue to investigate reports of human trafficking that occurred in April 2024. Police said hip-hop duo Rommel Hinds-Grannum, known as “Nova,” and Robert Hinds-Grannum, known as “Chase,” both […]

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7 d. ago Ottawa man faces drug, weapons charges after Alta Vista raid

Police said they seized cocaine, crack cocaine, oxycodone, two loaded handguns and "a large sum" of cash in Alta Vista on Wednesday.

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9 d. ago Ottawa men, Quebec resident facing drug charges in Thunder Bay

Following an investigation that began in January, police searched two residences in Thunder Bay on March 5.

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1 week ago Eight arrested on gun, drug and other charges as cops search two Hamilton homes

Cops allegedly seized several loaded handguns, a stash of illicit drugs, stolen vehicles and counterfeit cash

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1 week ago Two Vancouver nightclub employees charged in drug trafficking probe

According to Vancouver police, a tipster contacted investigators in December 2023, alleging drug trafficking was happening at a nightclub located in the Marpole neighbourhood.

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2 w. ago Two people face drug charges after trying to avoid RIDE check

OPP said officers spotted a vehicle attempting to avoid a RIDE check in Prince Edward County and gave chase.

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2 w. ago Kuwait frees a group of jailed Americans, including contractors held on drug charges

WASHINGTON — Kuwait has released a group of American prisoners, including veterans and military contractors jailed for years on drug-related charges, in a move seen as a gesture of goodwill between two allies, a representative for the detainees told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The release follows a recent visit to the region by Adam […]

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2 w. ago 3 Manitobans arrested as part of nationwide drug trafficking busts

Winnipeg police say nine people -- three from Manitoba -- have been arrested as part of a Canada-wide drug trafficking investigation. 

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3 w. ago Former Canadian Olympian added to FBI’s most wanted fugitives list

A former Canadian Olympic snowboarder wanted in the U.S. on multiple charges stemming from his alleged involvement in a transnational drug trafficking ring has been added to the FBI’s list of 10 most wanted fugitives. Ryan James Wedding is wanted for allegedly leading an organized crime group that moved large shipments of cocaine from Colombia […]

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3 w. ago Owner of NYC day care where toddler fatally ingested fentanyl gets 45 years in prison

NEW YORK (AP) — A woman who owned a New York City day care center where a toddler died after ingesting fentanyl has been sentenced to 45 years in prison after pleading guilty to federal drug charges. Grei Mendez, 37, dropped her head into her crossed arms in anguish as Judge Jed S. Rakoff announced […]

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3 w. ago Two men face dozens of charges in connection with Project Skyfall

York Regional Police have laid 39 additional charges against two GTA men in Project Skyfall, a year-long investigation into home invasions, armed robberies and drug trafficking. Earlier, 17 people were charged with 83 collective offences, three firearms recovered and more than $14 million of illegal drugs seized. The continued investigation led to charges related to […]

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4 w. ago Mexico Extradites Dozens of Drug Traffickers After Trump Tariff Threat

Mexico extradited 29 people accused of drug trafficking and other crimes to face charges in the US as it tries to meet President Donald Trump’s conditions to avoid tariffs.

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