Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has seized 9 weapons and laid practically 100 charges after a prolonged investigation titled Challenge Medusa.
The multi-month firearms and drug investigation was executed by the HRPS Regional Drug and Organized Crime Unit. Medusa targeted on the distribution of illicit medication, primarily cocaine, in Halton area and the encircling GTA.
All through the course of the investigation, people suspected to be concerned in illicit gross sales of medicine had been recognized and on Oct. 17 and 18 the HRPS arrested three males.
4 search warrants had been additionally executed within the Toronto space, because of the investigation the next was seized:
Medication:
7 kilograms of cocaine
1/2 kilogram of crystal methamphetamine
1/2 kilogram fentanyl
114 grams of ketamine
678 Oxycodone tablets
38 Benzocaine tablets
Quite a few reducing brokers and manufacturing supplies for fentanyl
Firearms:
A loaded 9mm carbine with excessive capability journal – Kel Tec
A loaded 9 mm – Springfield Hellcat
A loaded 9 mm – Glock 26 with (serial quantity eliminated)
A loaded 45 Cal – Glock 43
45 Cal – Glock 43
9 mm – Glock 19
9 mm – Glock 23
9 mm – P80 handgun (Ghost gun)
9 mm – Glock 21
Roughly 250 Rounds of ammunition
Additional, Police additionally seized a stolen re-vinned Mercedes that was being operated by one of many accused together with roughly $60,000 in bundled forex.
A video abstract of the investigation and feedback from Deputy Chief, Jeff Hill and Detective Sergeant Barrett Gabriel:
The next males face a mixed 85 charges in relation to this investigation and additional charges are anticipated.
Trevor Beriualt (33 years outdated) of North York – 19 charges with reference to drug trafficking.
Abdulwahab Shiekh (28 years outdated) of North York- 65 charges with reference to weapons trafficking, firearms offences together with the breach of two firearms prohibition orders and drug trafficking.
Michael Estrada Souza (31 years outdated) of Toronto – one cost with reference to possession of property obtained by crime.
“Challenge Medusa exemplifies the unwavering dedication of the Halton Regional Police Service to group security,” mentioned Superintendent Dave Stewart of Regional Investigative Companies.
“By meticulous investigation over a number of months, our officers efficiently eliminated 9 unlawful firearms, and a big amount of illicit medication from our streets. This undertaking additionally resulted within the arrest of three people who now face near 100 charges collectively. The profitable conclusion of Challenge Medusa has undoubtedly made Halton area and the GTA a safer place for all.”
The profitable completion of this prolonged investigation was made attainable by way of funding offered by the Ontario Authorities, Ministry of the Solicitor Normal through which the Legal Intelligence Service Ontario supported this 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 may 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 at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
