A year-long joint police investigation in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) has led to the arrest of 16 people and nearly $3 million worth of drugs seized, according to the cops.
Peel Regional Police said that “Project Cartella” brought investigators together with the Halton Regional Police, the York Regional Police and the Ontario Provincial Police, and drew support from the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC).
The investigation concluded on Wednesday, after residential and commercial search warrants were issued throughout the GTA.
Four men and two women were charged. Police said they were charged with various drug and firearm offences, and for possession of property obtained by crime.
Earlier in the investigation, Peel police charged eight men and two women in connection with Project Cartella.
Police said they seized a large amount of drugs including 8.6 kg of cocaine, 85 kg of marijuana, 1.4 kg of hashish, 6100 pills of oxycodone, 31 oz. of MDMA and 6.4 g of fentanyl.
A .25 calibre pistol and ammunition, as well as a large quantity of Canadian cash was allegedly recovered by police.