FOG BLOG JUSTICE LOG: TORONTO'S BIGGEST DRUG BUST....'PROJECT BRISA'!

Months-long drug bust biggest in Toronto police history

Project Brisa dismantled an international drug ring and netted over $61 million in narcotics...Toronto Police made the biggest drug seizure in its history after seizing 1,000 kg. of drugs worth $61 million, $1-million in cash, and arresting 20 people — including a minor — all allegedly involved in a sophisticated international drug smuggling operation.

“It is the first time we have seen something at this level of sophistication,” said Toronto Police Chief James Ramer at a Tuesday morning press conference announcing the bust.......The investigation — dubbed Project Brisa — began November 2020 and ended with a major seizure May 10.

The six-month investigation involved the cooperation of at least ten agencies, including York Regional Police, the OPP, RCMP, Canada Border Services, US Homeland Security, and the US Drug Enforcement Agency.......“I think the bigger issue it speaks to is supply and demand. There is a tonne of money being made.”

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Project Brisa focused on the importation of cocaine and crystal meth from Mexico, to California, and into Canada via tractor-trailers.

Police executed 35 search warrants across the country.

The accused face 182 charges.......