Project Sapphire: Six Arrested, $266K Drugs Seized

0:00Strafford police have announced the results of Project Sapphire, a major drug trafficking probe. Six people are in custody, with one more still one in. Officers seize large amounts of cocaine and methamphetamine, along with cash, and a crackdown that hit the streets hard. Searches kicked off in December, at homes in St. Mary's, Woodstock, and London. More warrants follow this month in London and Strafford, pulling in evidence from multiple spots. The hall included 90 grams of cocaine, 167 grams of methamphetamine, and 2473 grams of additional cocaine. That adds up to a street value of $266,000, plus $91,000 in cash. Suspect space heavy charges, from possession for trafficking, to weapons, offenses, and handling stolen property. They range in age from 29 to 52, showing how these networks span different groups. This effort came together through teamwork, with Woodstock Police Service, London Police Service, and Criminal Intelligence Service, Ontario.

1:04With a warrant out for the last suspect, authorities aim to shut down these operations for good. Vancouver News today, powered by AI, bringing you what matters.