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Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Yahoo
Gun and drug bust in and around the GTA leads to 10 arrests
Ten people were arrested and two others are sought after a cache of guns and drugs were seized during searches of more than a dozen residences in and around the GTA. Durham Regional Police say the Drug Enforcement Unit launched an investigation dubbed Project Venture in November 2024 – an operation that involved assistance from Toronto Police, Ontario Provincial Police, York Regional Police, Peterborough Police, Peel Regional Police, Waterloo Regional Police and Criminal Intelligence Service Ontario. Project Venture culminated in the execution of 16 search warrants in Durham, Toronto and Waterloo on May 2, police said in a statement released Thursday. 'Investigators seized several items, including 12 firearms, more than three kilograms of cocaine, a large quantity of other narcotics and more than $100,000 in cash,' police alleged, adding the drugs have a street value of more than 300,000. 'A 2024 Volkswagen Atlas was also seized as property related to the offence,' police said. 'Several individuals at these residences were also arrested and charged.' Five teens busted for Oakville camera shop robbery Man, 26, busted for attempted robbery in Burlington Three teen boys busted for violent Midtown Toronto robberies Police said a total of 112 criminal charges have been laid so far against the 10 accused. Charged with an assortment of related offences are Devonte Black-Marriott, 27, of Pickering, Muhammad Lila, 25, of Scarborough, Isaac Hinton, 26, of Toronto, Kyle Hinton, 32, of Toronto, Jermaine Russell, 40, of Toronto, Dalton Gilmore, 30, of Pickering, Jason Campbell, 42, of Waterloo, Uzair Malek, 31, of Toronto, Scott Young, 58, of Toronto, and Percy Noray, 56, of Toronto. Investigators have been in contact with one of the two men still sought – Andra Rennie, 44, of Brampton, who is wanted on three counts of storing a firearm or restricted weapon contrary to regulations. But cops are appealing to the public for help tracking down the second suspect. Dexter Taylor-Bailey, 33, of Mississauga, is wanted for possession of a restricted firearm knowingly not holding a licence, possession of a loaded restricted firearm, two counts of possession of proceeds obtained by crime over $5000, two counts of possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, and possession of a schedule IV substance for the purpose of trafficking. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Taylor-Bailey, or who has any information about this investigation, is urged to call the Drug Enforcement Unit at 1-888-579-1520, ext. 5800, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). cdoucette@ @sundoucette
Toronto Sun
22-05-2025
- Toronto Sun
Gun and drug bust in and around the GTA leads to 10 arrests
Two suspects are still sought in Project Venture, which allegedly saw 12 firearms and $300k in drugs seized Project Venture led to the seizure of a dozen guns, $300,000 in drugs, more than $100,000 in cash, and 10 arrests on Friday, May 2, 2025. Photo by Handout / Durham Regional Police Ten people were arrested and two others are sought after a cache of guns and drugs were seized during searches of more than a dozen residences in and around the GTA. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. 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Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Durham Regional Police say the Drug Enforcement Unit launched an investigation dubbed Project Venture in November 2024 – an operation that involved assistance from Toronto Police, Ontario Provincial Police, York Regional Police, Peterborough Police, Peel Regional Police, Waterloo Regional Police and Criminal Intelligence Service Ontario. Project Venture culminated in the execution of 16 search warrants in Durham, Toronto and Waterloo on May 2, police said in a statement released Thursday. 'Investigators seized several items, including 12 firearms, more than three kilograms of cocaine, a large quantity of other narcotics and more than $100,000 in cash,' police alleged, adding the drugs have a street value of more than 300,000. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'A 2024 Volkswagen Atlas was also seized as property related to the offence,' police said. 'Several individuals at these residences were also arrested and charged.' Read More Police said a total of 112 criminal charges have been laid so far against the 10 accused. Charged with an assortment of related offences are Devonte Black-Marriott, 27, of Pickering, Muhammad Lila, 25, of Scarborough, Isaac Hinton, 26, of Toronto, Kyle Hinton, 32, of Toronto, Jermaine Russell, 40, of Toronto, Dalton Gilmore, 30, of Pickering, Jason Campbell, 42, of Waterloo, Uzair Malek, 31, of Toronto, Scott Young, 58, of Toronto, and Percy Noray, 56, of Toronto. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Investigators have been in contact with one of the two men still sought – Andra Rennie, 44, of Brampton, who is wanted on three counts of storing a firearm or restricted weapon contrary to regulations. But cops are appealing to the public for help tracking down the second suspect. Dexter Taylor-Bailey, 33, of Mississauga, is wanted on gun and drug charges stemming from an investigation dubbed Project Venture. Photo by Handout / Durham Regional Police Dexter Taylor-Bailey, 33, of Mississauga, is wanted for possession of a restricted firearm knowingly not holding a licence, possession of a loaded restricted firearm, two counts of possession of proceeds obtained by crime over $5000, two counts of possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, and possession of a schedule IV substance for the purpose of trafficking. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Taylor-Bailey, or who has any information about this investigation, is urged to call the Drug Enforcement Unit at 1-888-579-1520, ext. 5800, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). cdoucette@ @sundoucette Tennis World Sunshine Girls Sports Basketball
CTV News
22-05-2025
- CTV News
Police say only 3 of 10 suspects in gun and drug trafficking bust remain in custody
A months-long undercover investigation into illegal firearm and drug trafficking has led to the arrest of 10 suspects, who face more than 100 charges combined, Durham Regional Police say. The multi-jurisdictional probe, dubbed Project Venture, was launched in November of last year and police say it unearthed a firearm and drug trafficking network that spanned Durham Region, Toronto, and the Region of Waterloo. Earlier this month, 19 search warrants were executed at locations in all three regions and police said a total of 12 firearms were seized, including eight handguns, two rifles, and two shotguns. According to investigators, four of the weapons came from the U.S., one was stolen during a break-and-enter in Durham Region, and another was traced back to British Columbia. Police said one firearm had an unreadable serial number, two did not have serial numbers, and investigators are still working to confirm the origin of the other guns that were seized. 'Project Venture was an undercover operation,' Det.-Sgt. Brad Corner told reporters at a news conference on Thursday. 'We were targeting a drug trafficker that was operating in our region and through those contacts and dealing with that drug trafficker, we were able to move up the supply chain as well as focus on a gun trafficking operation as well.' In addition to the weapons that were seized, police said they also recovered a vehicle, 3.4 kilograms of cocaine, and about $130,000 in Canadian currency. 'Based on the volume of drugs we believe they were trafficking, this is a fairly organized operation involving a number of different groups,' Corner added. A total of 112 charges have been laid in connection with the probe and police said 10 suspects were arrested while two remain outstanding. 'Out of the 10 individuals arrested, disturbingly, only three remain in custody,' Durham Police Acting Deputy Chief Ryan Connolly told reporters. He called the recent rise in gun violence in the region 'deeply concerning.' He added that so far in 2025, officers have taken 39 illegal guns off the street, an increase of 22 per cent from last year. 'The alarming part to this is… earlier in our careers, for a frontline officer to seize a firearm, it would be a major event. Unfortunately, it is becoming all too regular now,' Connolly said. 'These guns are being trafficked in our communities, people are profiting from this, and these are tools of death. These guns are used to commit robberies, street level robberies, commercial robberies, carjackings, and we have to take this more seriously.'
CTV News
22-05-2025
- CTV News
Durham police arrest 10 people, lay more than 112 criminal charges after undercover probe into guns and drugs
A months-long undercover investigation into illegal firearm and drug trafficking has led to the arrest of 10 suspects, who face more than 100 charges combined, Durham Regional Police say. The multi-jurisdictional probe, dubbed Project Venture, was launched in November of last year and police say it unearthed a firearm and drug trafficking network that spanned Durham Region, Toronto, and the Region of Waterloo. Nineteen search warrants were executed at locations in all three regions and a total of 12 firearms were seized, including eight handguns, two rifles, and two shotguns, police said. According to investigators, four of the weapons came from the U.S., one was stolen during a break-and-enter in Durham Region, and another was traced back to British Columbia. Police said one firearm had an unreadable serial number, two did not have serial numbers, and investigators are still working to confirm the origin of the other guns that were seized. 'Project Venture was an undercover operation,' Det.-Sgt. Brad Corner told reporters at a news conference on Thursday. 'We were targeting a drug trafficker that was operating in our region and through those contacts and dealing with that drug trafficker, we were able to move up the supply chain as well as focus on gun trafficking operation as well.' A total of 112 charges have been laid in connection with the probe. Police said 10 suspects were arrested and two remain outstanding. Of the 10 arrested, police said, only three remain in custody.
