PETERBOROUGH-A joint police investigation has resulted in more than 20 people charged and the seizure of $4.45 million in controlled substances and firearms. 11 of those charged are from the Peterborough and Norwood areas.
During the six-month project, the Durham Regional Police Service led a joint investigation in partnership with the Peterborough Police Service, Sault Ste. Marie Police Service, Brantford Police Service and supported by the Criminal Intelligence Service Ontario (CISO). Multiple search warrants were executed and numerous arrests were made in Project Lancia.
Project Lancia targeted a drug trafficking network, which was operating throughout the Province of Ontario. Individuals were involved of the distribution of Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, Cocaine and illicit Cannabis products.
On Friday April 29, 2022, the Durham Regional Police alongside the Peterborough Police, the Ontario Provincial Police and Sault Ste. Marie Police, executed 24 search warrants at various locations in Peterborough, Toronto, Ancaster, Woodbridge, Caledonia and Sault Ste. Marie.
In total, 31 search warrants were executed during Project Lancia, which resulted in the arrests of 24 persons and 183 drug and firearm charges being laid. Approximately $4.45 million dollars in drugs, nine firearms, and $221,000 in cash was seized along with five motor vehicles as offence related property according to police.
“This was an extremely important initiative regarding public safety in our community as can be seen in the number of guns and amount of drugs now off the streets. We are very proud of the work and dedication of the Peterborough officers involved in this project. We would also like to thank CISO and Durham Police for their assistance. It is projects such as this that show the benefits of a great working relationship with other services that results in safer communities for people across the province.” — Tim Farquharson, Acting Chief, Peterborough Police Service.
A list of those charged can be found here:https://www.peterboroughpolice.com/DRPS%20Charge%20List%20Project%20Lancia.pdf
Anyone with new information about this investigation is asked to contact the Drug Enforcement Unit at 1-888-579-1520, ext 5800.
Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.
