It’s the biggest fentanyl seizure in the history of the Halton Police.
‘Project Mover’ found more than $4 million in fentanyl and over $300,000 in cash. Also seized were other drugs, guns, and a stolen vehicle.
The bust took place across six residences in the GTA, including a home in the area of Burloak Drive and Lakeshore Road in Oakville. You can see a picture of where the search warrants were executed down below.
Deputy Chief Jeff Hill puts the drugs into perspective.
The official seizure included:
- 10.25 kilograms of fentanyl
- 1 kilogram of cocaine
- 6 kilograms of a suspected controlled substance (identification of substance pending analysis)
- 1.25 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine
- $307,065 Canadian currency
- Semi-automatic 12 gauge shotgun
- .40 calibre handgun with an extended clip
- Stolen 2019 Dodge Durango
- 2016 Acura RDX
The Halton Police did not provide any estimates as to what the unnamed controlled substance might be. The fentanyl was not on the table at the press conference for, “safety reasons.” A picture taken of the fentanyl by the Halton Police can be seen down below. The stolen Durango was placed outside the police station for pictures. A picture of it can also be seen down below.
Deputy Chief Jeff Hill has a message for criminals.
A total of 30 charges have been laid across nine people.
28-year old Jorge Zamora of British Columbia:
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl
31-year old Ian Singh of Markham:
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl (x2)
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Heroine
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Breach of Firearm Regulation
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
28-year old Karen Tran of Toronto:
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
26-year old Joseph Piansay of Brampton:
- Trafficking a Controlled Substance – Methamphetamine
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
27-year old Domenic Mamone of Hamilton:
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine
26-year old Jordan Treleaven of Oakville:
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000 (x2)
46-year old Douglas Johnson of Oakville:
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000 (x2)
44-year old Jani Suutarinen of Alberta:
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
21-year old Craig Grant of Mississauga:
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Possession of a Prohibited Device
- Breach of Firearm Regulation
- Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon
The Halton Regional Police Service says it would like to thank the Public Prosecution Service of Canada, Criminal Intelligence Service Ontario (CISO), and the RCMP for their assistance during the investigation.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. “See Something? Hear Something? Know Something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
