Major Drug Bust in Winnipeg: 33 Arrested, $37M in Drugs Seized
Mexican cartel, Hells Angels members among 33 arrested in $37M drug bust: Winnipeg police

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Winnipeg police have arrested 33 individuals, including members of the Hells Angels and Mexican cartel, in a historic drug bust involving over $37 million worth of cocaine, methamphetamine, and fentanyl. This operation, known as Project Puma, highlights the extensive network of organized crime affecting Manitoba and beyond.
- 01The drug bust is the largest in Manitoba's history, with a total of 525 kilograms of controlled substances seized.
- 02Among the seized drugs are 339 kilograms of methamphetamine, 175 kilograms of cocaine, and 11.25 kilograms of fentanyl.
- 03Investigators also confiscated 14 firearms, approximately $825,000 in cash, and 1.35 million illegal cigarettes.
- 04The operation was launched in May 2024 to dismantle a network importing drugs primarily from the U.S. into Canada.
- 05The investigation involved collaboration with multiple agencies, including the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) and various provincial police forces.
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In a significant crackdown on organized crime, Winnipeg police have arrested 33 individuals, including members of the Hells Angels and the Mexican cartel, in connection with the largest drug bust in Manitoba's history. The operation, dubbed Project Puma, resulted in the seizure of over $37.2 million worth of drugs, including 339 kilograms of methamphetamine, 175 kilograms of cocaine, and 11.25 kilograms of fentanyl. Alongside these drugs, authorities confiscated 14 firearms, approximately $825,000 in cash, and 1.35 million illegal cigarettes. The investigation commenced in May 2024, targeting a sophisticated network responsible for importing large quantities of narcotics into Winnipeg, which were then distributed throughout Manitoba and into northwestern Ontario. Police emphasized the extensive impact of the drug trade on community safety, linking it to various forms of crime and social disorder. The operation underscores a concerted effort by law enforcement agencies, including the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) and provincial police forces, to disrupt the supply chains of organized crime in the region.
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The drug bust aims to reduce organized crime and its associated violence in Winnipeg, potentially leading to safer communities.
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