Emergency Task Force

• Driver of stolen U-Haul arrested after allegedly kidnapping person at gunpoint

  The driver of panel truck has been arrested following a pursuit involving Toronto police's Emergency Task Force Wednesday afternoon.

  Traffic

  Dec 20, 2023
  
• Images released of man wanted for mischief after false gun call in downtown Toronto

  Police said they treated the incident as a hostage situation as it was believed a person was forced into the building.

  Crime

  Oct 30, 2017
  
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• Toronto Police looking for suspect after ‘high-risk’ takedown in Leaside

  Toronto police stopped a vehicle on Eglinton Avenue East near Bayview Avenue believing at least one of the occupants was in possession of a firearm.

  Crime

  Sep 21, 2017
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• University of Toronto lockdown lifted, no suspect or public safety threat found: police

  The University of Toronto’s downtown campus has lifted a lockdown after Toronto police emergency task force members were unable to find a threat to public safety following a report of a masked suspect dressed in all black seen carrying a weapon.

  Canada

  Jun 13, 2016
• ‘Project Sizzle’ nets more than 50 arrests in Toronto and Montreal

  Toronto police say more than 50 people have been arrested in Ontario and Quebec as part of a guns and gangs investigation.

  Crime

  Jun 2, 2016
• Rifle with 2,500 rounds of ammo seized when police raid Scarborough home

  A Toronto man is facing charges after police seized an assault rifle and more than 2,500 rounds of ammunition.

  Crime

  May 5, 2016
• Police watchdog called in to investigate arrest that ended with man in hospital

  Ontario's police watchdog is investigating an incident in Toronto that ended with a 27-year-old man sent to hospital.

  Crime

  Feb 7, 2016