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.