The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made a large drug and gun seizure and multiple arrests as part of an operation to dismantle a drug supply network operating in the Greater Toronto Area.
Project Regal was a lengthy investigation that began in Oakville and Brampton and has now concluded with five arrests and more than 50 charges, police said in a news release.
Between Feb. 8 and 10, officers executed eight search warrants at residences in Oakville, Brampton and Toronto.
As a result of the warrants, police said the following items have been seized:
- Approximately 11 kilograms of Cocaine
- Approximately 1/2 kilogram of Methamphetamine
- 3 ounces of Fentanyl
- 2 loaded firearms (Sig Sauer and Glock handguns equipped with an extended magazine)
- 2 Kevlar vests
- Approximately $250,000 of bundled currency
- A re-vinned BMW sedan
Tristan Bonnick, 33, of Brampton has been charged with the following offences:
- Trafficking a Controlled Substance (Cocaine)
- Possession of Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (Cocaine)
Joseph Campbell, 31, of Oakville has been charged with:
- Trafficking a Controlled Substance (Cocaine) (18 counts)
- Possession of Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (Cocaine) (2 counts)
- Possession of Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (Fentanyl) (2 counts)
- Possession of Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (Methamphetamine)
Shaun Homem, 37, of Brampton has been charged with:
- Possession of Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (Cocaine) (2 counts)
- Possession of Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (Methamphetamine)
- Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited Firearm
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Contravention of Storage Regulations
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
Brendon Rego, 30, of Brampton has been charged with:
- Possession of Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (Cocaine) (2 counts)
- Possession of Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (Methamphetamine)
- Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited Firearm
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Contravention of Storage Regulations
- Breach of Firearm Prohibition Order (2 counts)
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000 (2 counts)
- Trafficking a Controlled Substance (Cocaine)
Damion Rego, 31, of Orangeville has been charged with:
- Possession of Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (Cocaine)
- Possession of Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (Methamphetamine)
- Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited Firearm
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
All accused were held in custody pending a bail hearing in Milton.
None of the allegations have been tested in court and the accused are considered innocent unless proven guilty.
"Project Regal demonstrates an unwavering commitment to keeping our communities safe. Organized crime groups that traffic dangerous drugs such as fentanyl, and methamphetamine put lives at risk every day,” said Inspector Raf Skwarka of Regional Investigative Services.
“The seizure of these drugs, firearms, and other stolen property sends a strong message — we will not tolerate this criminal activity in our region. Public safety remains our top priority, and we will continue to work tirelessly to hold those who threaten it accountable.”
The investigation was made possible through funding provided by the Ontario Government, Ministry of the Solicitor General in which the Criminal Intelligence Service Ontario supported this investigation, police said.
Anyone with information was asked to contact the Major Drugs and Organized Crime Unit at 905-825-4777.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
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