"The nine-month-long investigation resulted in 34 arrests, 139 criminal charges, as well as the seizure of 10 illegal firearms, drugs worth $2.7 million and $200,000 in Canadian currency, said Durham Regional Police Chief Peter Moreira at a news conference."
"The investigation into a gang known as the 44 began in April this year, said Det. Sgt. Brad Corner, sparked by allegations the group had illegal firearms and ran drug distribution operations."
"Police seized several drugs, including 18 kilograms of cocaine, two kilograms of fentanyl and six kilograms of methamphetamines. Corner said four of the 10 seized firearms were traced back to Detroit, where they had been stolen."
"There has been a deeply concerning rise in gun crimes this year about 10 per cent more incidents compared to last year. This upward trend is unacceptable and we're dedicating enormous resources to combatting it."
Durham Regional Police conducted a nine-month investigation into a gang known as the 44 that began in April. The operation produced 34 arrests and 139 criminal charges, including illegal firearm possession and drug trafficking. Police executed 61 search warrants and seized 10 illegal firearms, $200,000 in Canadian currency, and drugs valued at $2.7 million, including 18 kilograms of cocaine, two kilograms of fentanyl and six kilograms of methamphetamines. Four of the seized firearms were traced to Detroit. Authorities reported about a 10 per cent increase in gun crimes this year and pledged continued efforts to pursue illegal firearms and drug operations.
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