Investigation started in February and the 4 people are charged, together with firearms trafficking
NEWS RELEASE
HALTON REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
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The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made a big weapons and drug seizure following the conclusion of a prolonged investigation titled Venture Breakdown. HRPS officers have additionally arrested 4 individuals and laid almost 80 charges in reference to the investigation.
Venture Breakdown started in February 2024 and was performed by members of the HRPS Regional Drug and Organized Crime Unit and the two District CIB – Avenue Crime Unit. It focused a fentanyl and firearms trafficking community working in Halton Area, Hamilton, and Southwestern Ontario.
On June 25,2024, with the help of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Brantford Police Service, and Hamilton Police Service, 9 search warrants had been executed in Oxford County, Brant County, Haldimand County, and the Metropolis of Hamilton.
On account of the investigation, the next objects had been positioned and seized:
A loaded Sig Sauer 9mm handgun with an prolonged journal containing 22 rounds of ammunition
A 9 mm Taurus handgun with 16 rounds of ammunition
A Canuck pump motion shotgun with 19 rounds of ammunition
A Remington 870 pump motion shotgun
A Remington sawed off shotgun with 12 shotgun shells
A Black Savage .22 caliber lengthy gun with two totally loaded excessive capability magazines containing 62 rounds of ammunition
A Weatherby Vanguard .257 caliber lengthy gun
Over 1,800 rounds of assorted ammunition
A 3D printed handgun receiver
Over 1/2 kilogram of fentanyl
11 ounces of cocaine
Roughly 100 Xanax tablets
The 4 people listed under face a mixed 79 charges which embrace firearm offences, drug and firearms trafficking, and armed theft with a firearm.
Rahim Redha (21) of Caledonia has been charged with the next:
Trafficking a Managed Substance (Fentanyl) (13 counts)
Trafficking a Managed Substance (Cocaine) (4 counts)
Possession for the Function of Trafficking (Fentanyl) (one rely)
Possession for the Function of Trafficking (Xanax) (one rely)
Conspiracy to Commit Indictable Offence (three counts)
Carry a Hid Weapon (5 counts)
Trafficking Firearms, Ammunition, Gadgets (5 counts)
Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm (three counts)
Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited system (two counts)
Data of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm (three counts)
Data of Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited System (one rely)
Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in a Car (three counts)
Possession of a Prohibited Firearm with ammunition (two counts)
Careless Use of a Firearm, Weapon, Ammunition (eight counts)
Disguise with Intent (one rely)
Theft with Firearm (one rely)
Utilizing a Firearm within the Fee of an Offence (one rely)
Possession of a Weapon for a Harmful Function (one rely)
Pointing a Firearm (one rely)
Ibrahim Redha (44) of Norwich has been charged with the next:
Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon (two counts)
Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm (two counts)
Data of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm (two counts)
Careless use of Firearm, Weapon, Ammunition (three counts)
Breach of Firearms Regulation (two counts)
Possession of Prohibited Firearm / ammunition (one rely)
Possession for the Function of Trafficking (Cocaine) (one rely)
Possession for the Function of Trafficking (Oxycodone) (one rely)
Seth Roswell (24) of Scotland (Ont.) has been charged with the next:
Possession for the Function of Weapons Trafficking (two counts)
Trafficking a Firearm (one rely)
Trafficking Ammunition (one rely)
Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon (one rely)
Layla Vargas (20) of Brampton has been charged with the next:
Trafficking a Managed Substance (Fentanyl) (one rely)
Further arrests and charges are anticipated.
“The trafficking of illicit substances, significantly Fentanyl into our neighborhood is expounded to the rise in drug poisonings which we all know can result in tragic outcomes. Equally, trafficking and possessing firearms is a direct menace to public security,” stated Detective Sergeant Ron Wright of the two District Prison Investigations Bureau. “The outcomes of Venture Breakdown clearly display our dedication to collaborate and maintain those that partake in these felony acts accountable. Everybody concerned must be counseled for his or her diligent work that led to those spectacular outcomes.”
The profitable completion of this prolonged investigation was made attainable by way of funding supplied by the Ontario Authorities, Ministry of the Solicitor Basic through which the Prison Intelligence Service Ontario supported this Joint Forces investigation.
Anybody with info relating to this investigation is requested to contact the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) Regional Drug and Organized Crime Unit at 905-825-4747 Ext. 5331.
Suggestions will also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. “See one thing? Hear one thing? Know one thing? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or by way of the online right here.
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