York Regional Police have arrested 20 people and laid close to 300 charges as part of a large-scale drug and gun trafficking network that involved a notorious street gang.
Authorities launched an investigation dubbed Project Lookout in April 2023 and began investigating a street gang called the Haywan Gang.
Police said multiple suspects were identified that were allegedly supplying members and associates of the Haywan Gang with firearms and high-quality cocaine, being primarily trafficked in Vaughan.
Over 30 search warrants were executed across the GTA, and nearly 300 charges were laid.
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Officers seized 18 firearms, 19.8 kilograms of cocaine, 4.8 kilos of cannabis and a quantity of MDMA, Xanax pills and oxycodone pills. Police said the total street value of the confiscated drugs is more than $2.5 million.
Investigators also recovered over $244,00 in Canadian currency, four vehicles and luxury watches valued at $255,000 as proceeds of crime.
The investigation is ongoing.