YRP seizes $20M in cocaine bust

Investigators with the York Regional Police Complex Investigations Unit, in partnership with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) have charged six suspects following Project Golden Frog, an investigation into the trafficking of cocaine in York Region and elsewhere in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).

The investigation began in May when the CBSA intercepted and examined a shipment from Panama containing a large quantity of a substance believed to be cocaine. CBSA contacted York Regional Police, who continued the investigation. 

Investigators linked the shipment to a suspect with ties to the City of Kitchener. 

On June 11, three suspects were taken into custody and a search warrant was executed at a residence and a storage locker in the City of Kitchener. Investigators seized proceeds of crime, including $2.5 million in cash.

On June 17, additional search warrants were executed at a residence, a business and a storage locker in Kitchener. Two additional suspects were taken into custody, and investigators seized a quantity of a substance believed to be cocaine, as well as additional currency.

On June 23, the final suspect was taken into custody and charged with Possession of Proceeds Obtained by Crime Over $5,000.

In total, investigators seized 260 kilograms of cocaine with an approximate street value of $20 million.

Video and photos of the seizure can be seen here: https://tinyurl.com/432crc84

Photo: YRP seizes $20M in cocaine bust. (YRP photo)