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DEU seizes over $31,000 in illicit drugs and $12,175 in cash after search warrant on Demorest Avenue
[294 words] 1/14/2026 3:28am
On January 13, 2026, detectives from the Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) concluded a drug investigation into individuals believed to be trafficking illicit drugs in our community. Based on the investigation, members of the Emergency Response Unit (ERU) and K9 Unit executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) warrant at an apartment on Demorest Avenue where two people were located and arrested
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CRU officers seize over $3,400 in illicit drugs after executing arrest warrant downtown
[394 words] 1/5/2026 5:19am
At 2:05 p.m. on January 3, 2026, members of the Community Response Unit (CRU) were conducting a proactive patrol in the downtown core when they saw an individual who was wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant for breach of a conditional sentence. The officers arrested the individual without incident and upon searching the individual, incident to arrest, located 20 grams of what is believed to be
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Officers arrest 29-year-old for drug trafficking offences and seize $30,000 worth of illicit drugs
[298 words] 11/19/2025 10:04am
Around 10:40 p.m. on November 18, 2025, officers were conducting a compliance check on a high-risk individual currently bound by multiple court-ordered release conditions including house arrest when the individual was found to be outside of his residence. Officers conducted a traffic stop on Brady Street and Grey Street and took the individual into custody without incident. As a result of searchin
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Officers arrest and charge two individuals with drug trafficking after traffic stop on Regent Street
[420 words] 11/3/2025 8:38am
Around 7:50 p.m. on November 2, 2025, officers observed a vehicle that had been involved in a flight from police incident earlier this year. Officers in a marked cruiser followed the vehicle until it was safe to conduct a traffic stop. Officers used two marked police cruisers to block the vehicle in while in a parking lot on Regent Street. While speaking with the driver, officers detected signs of
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DEU seizes illicit drugs and cash after CDSA search warrant at 720 Bruce Avenue
[329 words] 10/10/2025 7:41am
On October 9, 2025, detectives from the Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) concluded an investigation involving individuals believed to be trafficking illicit drugs in our community. Members of the Emergency Response Unit (ERU) and K9 Unit executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) warrant at a residential unit at 720 Bruce Avenue. Seven people were located inside the apartment and arrested fo
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Officers arrest two people after CDSA search warrant on Frood Road
[294 words] 8/26/2025 4:48am
The Greater Sudbury Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) working in collaboration with the Central Community Response (CRU) Unit and Patrol Operations remain committed to disrupting the trafficking of illicit drugs in the downtown core and throughout our jurisdiction. Street-level drug trafficking poses a significant threat to the safety, security and well-being of our community. On August 2
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Arrest Leads to Seizure of Over $32,000 in Illicit Drugs
[453 words] 7/30/2025 9:30am
On July 29 th, 2025, the Greater Sudbury Police Service received information regarding a wanted individual believed to be in the area of Somerset Street. The individual was known to have an outstanding warrant for Failure to Comply with Release Order, contrary to Section 145(5)(a) of the Criminal Code. Officers from our Community Response Unit (CRU) attended the area and observed a U-Haul truck pe
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Over $125,000 in Illicit Drugs Seized Following GSPS Drug Trafficking Investigation
[302 words] 7/29/2025 10:22am
On Monday, July 28 th, 2025, Detectives from the Greater Sudbury Police Service (GSPS) Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) concluded an investigation into an individual suspected of trafficking illicit drugs within the Greater Sudbury area. As a result of the investigation, members of the GSPS Emergency Response Unit (ERU) conducted a targeted traffic stop on Highway 69 in Greater Sudbury on July 28 th, 2
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MORE THAN 7 KG OF FENTANYL, 12 KG OF COCAINE AND 4 FIREARMS SEIZED IN SUDBURY
[659 words] 6/17/2025 7:12am
Twenty-five individuals, many from the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), are facing a combined 197 charges under the Criminal Codeand the Controlled Drugs and Substances Actfollowing a 16-month investigation. In January 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Provincial Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team (PGNG) and the Greater Sudbury Police Service (GSPS) Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) began Project SATURA
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DEU detectives seize loaded handgun and $63,000 worth of drugs during warrant
[357 words] 5/23/2025 5:51am
On May 22, 2025, detectives from the Greater Sudbury Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) concluded an investigation into individuals from Southern Ontario wanted on outstanding arrest warrants. As a result of the investigation, detectives with the assistance of the Emergency Response and K9 Units executed a warrant to enter a dwelling on Whittaker Street. Two individuals from Southern Ontar
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Officers seize over $86,000 in illicit drugs and loaded handgun after traffic stop on Elm Street
[482 words] 5/15/2025 8:07am
Shortly before 12:00 p.m. on May 14, 2025, officers were dispatched to the area of Beech Street at Elm Street in relation to individuals and a vehicle believed to be involved in drug trafficking after City of Greater Sudbury Municipal By-law Officers contacted police. Officers from Patrol Operations located the vehicle on Elm Street and conducted a traffic stop. When officers approached the vehicl
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Officers arrest four individuals and seize drugs, replica firearms and cash
[526 words] 5/5/2025 7:17am
Around 4:50 p.m. on May 4, 2025, officers were dispatched to a property on Van Horne Street in relation to a weapons complaint. Information provided was that a group of individuals were seen in the park armed with what were believed to be firearms. Officers arrived in the area and located the individuals matching the descriptions provided. Officers saw that one of the individuals appeared to be ca
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CRU officers seize close to $8,000 in drugs and recover stolen bicycle
[409 words] 5/14/2025 7:00am
The Greater Sudbury Police Service remains committed to holding offenders accountable by focusing resources on those who pose an elevated risk to the safety, security and wellness of Greater Sudbury. The Central Community Response Unit (CRU) is a specialty unit dedicated to consistent, visible police presence in our downtown core through reactive and proactive foot and bicycle patrols. From May 9-
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DEU and ERU arrest three people and seize $24,000 in illicit drugs
[499 words] 4/24/2025 6:10am
On April 23, 2025, Detectives from the Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) concluded an investigation into individuals believed to be trafficking illicit drugs in Greater Sudbury. Based on the investigation, members of the Emergency Response Unit (ERU) conducted a traffic stop on Notre Dame Avenue and arrested two individuals, both from Southern Ontario. As a result of the arrests and search of the indivi
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UPDATE 2 – ERU and ICS arrest 28-year-old on outstanding arrest warrants and seize $45,400 in drugs
[626 words] 4/24/2025 9:06am
UPDATE 2 On April 23, 2025, members of our Emergency Response Unit (ERU) and Integrated Crime Section identified and located a vehicle believed to be occupied by an individual wanted on multiple outstanding arrest warrants. Just before 7:30 p.m. members of ERU conducted a high-risk traffic stop on Edgehill Drive and located the individual hiding in the back seat. Upon searching the individual inci
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Officer seize $44,000 in illicit drugs during impaired driving investigation
[380 words] 3/12/2025 7:46am
Just after 9:50 p.m. on March 11, 2025, officers were dispatched to an establishment on Algonquin Road in relation to an alleged impaired. Information provided was that there was an occupied vehicle running in the parking lot, however there were concerns about the driver’s sobriety to be operating the vehicle. Officers arrived on scene and located the vehicle with its interior lights on and the en
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DEU detectives seize $30,000 in illicit drugs after traffic stop on Lorne Street
[357 words] 2/26/2025 6:30am
On February 25, 2025, Detectives from the Integrated Crime Section with the assistance of Patrol Operations and the Community Response Unit conducted a traffic stop on Lorne Street in relation to individuals believed to be trafficking illicit drugs in Greater Sudbury. As officers approached the vehicle, they could see the occupants throwing items into the back seat. While speaking with the occupan
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DEU and ERU execute CDSA search warrant on Pearl Street
[323 words] 2/25/2025 3:51am
On February 21, 2025, Detectives from the Greater Sudbury Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) concluded an investigation into individuals believed to be trafficking illicit drugs in Greater Sudbury. As a result of the investigation, our Emergency Response Unit (ERU) executed a search warrant on Pearl Street in Greater Sudbury. During the execution of the search warrant, three individuals fr
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Six individuals in police custody after home invasion on Lasalle Blvd
[660 words] 2/13/2025 10:13am
At approximately 2:00 a.m. on February 13th, 2025, the Greater Sudbury Police Service responded to a call regarding a home invasion and shooting at a residence on Lasalle Boulevard. The homeowner sustained minor injuries following a brief physical altercation, including a non-life-threatening wound from a gunshot. Upon arrival, Patrol Officers observed three males fleeing the scene on foot. One su
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Three Individuals Arrested and Charged with Drug Trafficking Offences
[338 words] 2/11/2025 9:57am
On the morning of February 11 th, 2025, Detectives from the Greater Sudbury Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) concluded an investigation regarding individuals believed to be trafficking illicit drugs in Greater Sudbury. As a result of the investigation, the GSPS Emergency Response Unit (ERU) executed a search warrant on Leslie Street in Greater Sudbury. Throughout the search of the reside
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CRU officers arrest individual on outstanding warrant and locate $117,000 worth of drugs
[433 words] 2/6/2025 9:31am
Just before 6:00 p.m. on February 5, 2025, officers from the Community Response Unit (CRU) were on bike patrol downtown when they located an individual who was wanted on multiple outstanding arrest warrants on Elgin Street. The officers had information that the individual may be in possession of a firearm, therefore they requested additional units attend the area prior to affecting the arrest. Sho
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18-year-old arrested and charged after home invasion on Frood Road
[333 words] 2/4/2025 3:55am
On February 3, 2025, officers were dispatched to a disturbance at a residence on Frood Road. Information received was that multiple individuals broke into the residence and assaulted one of the residents. Upon arrival, officers located a 30-year-old, man who had sustained serious, life-threatening injuries. He was transported to the hospital by Greater Sudbury Paramedics where he remains in critic
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UPDATE – Additional charges after officers locate $135,000 in illicit drugs - Elm Street
[751 words] 12/11/2024 8:56am
UPDATE As a result of the ongoing investigation, Detectives from the Major Crime Section of our Criminal Investigation Division were granted a search warrant for the residential unit on Elm Street at Eyre Street. Just before 5:30 p.m. on December 10, 2024, Detectives executed the search warrant and located an airsoft gun and a bb gun believed to have been used during the incident. Detectives also
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Officers seize two firearms after Fail to Remain on MR35
[556 words] 12/9/2024 10:36am
On November 29, 2024, officers were dispatched to a Fail to Remain that occurred on MR35 in Greater Sudbury. Information provided was that a community member was driving West on MR35 when their vehicle was sideswiped by a sedan and the driver of the sedan refused to pullover. The community member followed the involved vehicle to a parking lot on Highway 144 in Chelmsford where the community member
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Officers seize over $48,000 in illicit drugs after traffic stop on Frood Road
[424 words] 10/21/2024 5:35am
Just before 10:55 p.m. on October 20, 2024, officers were conducting a patrol on Frood Road when a vehicle that smelled of Cannabis was travelling in front of the marked police cruiser. Officers conducted a traffic stop on Frood Road to check on the sobriety of the driver. The driver was unable to provide a driver’s licence or registration for the vehicle, however provided a name to the officers o
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Detectives seize $14,000 in illicit drugs during search warrant on Frood Road
[411 words] 10/11/2024 4:14am
This summer, Detectives from the Greater Sudbury Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team began an investigation into individuals believed to be trafficking illicit drugs in Greater Sudbury. Shortly before 6:00 a.m. on October 10, 2024, Detectives with the assistance of our Emergency Response Unit (ERU) execut
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Officers seize $17,450 in illicit drugs after traffic stop on Kathleen Street
[444 words] 8/12/2024 11:02am
Shortly after 7:15 p.m. on August 10, 2024, officers were conducting a patrol on Medina Lane in Greater Sudbury. While on patrol, officers saw a pick-up truck that appeared to have an insecure load in the back. Upon running the vehicle, the registered owner of the vehicle came back as being uninsured. The officers followed the vehicle to Elm Street and then to Frood Road where the vehicle was seen
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Multiple people arrested in connection to Home Invasions
[597 words] 8/6/2024 7:14am
Just before 2:30 a.m. on August 3, 2024, officers were dispatched to a residential unit on St. Charles Street in relation to a Home Invasion. Information provided was that individuals armed with guns were breaking into the residence. Upon arrival, it was determined that the individuals responsible had fled the scene. Based on the investigation, it was further determined that a separate Home Invasi
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Three individuals arrested and charged in relation to Home Invasion on Colonial Court
[447 words] 7/4/2024 8:22am
Around 1:30 a.m. on July 3, 2024, officers were dispatched to a Home Invasion on Colonial Court. Information provided was that a group of masked individuals broke into the residence and assaulted the resident inside the home. While assaulting the resident, one of the individuals displayed and discharged a firearm. The group of individuals then stole personal items belonging to the resident and fle
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Officers seize $10,000 in illicit drugs and CEW
[339 words] 7/2/2024 4:09am
On July 1, 2024, Detectives from the Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) concluded an investigation regarding an individual believed to be trafficking illicit drugs in Greater Sudbury. Officers from patrol operations, assisted by DEU arrested an individual on Lorne Street for breaching a court-issued release order. The individual was already facing drug charges and was on a release order while awaiting a
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DEU seize $78,500 in illicit drugs during drug trafficking investigation
[342 words] 6/19/2024 9:12am
On June 18, 2024, members of the Greater Sudbury Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) were conducting a drug investigation on a suspected drug trafficker. While conducting the investigation, Detectives witnessed the individual driving a vehicle despite being a prohibited driver due to a previous impaired driving conviction. Detectives with the assistance of Patrol Operations conducted a traf
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DEU seizes illicit drugs and counterfeit money during search warrant on Burton Avenue
[383 words] 6/14/2024 11:30am
This morning, June 14, 2024, Detectives from the Greater Sudbury Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) concluded an investigation regarding individuals believed to be trafficking illicit drugs in Greater Sudbury. As a result of the investigation, Detectives from the Integrated Crime Section of our Criminal Investigation Division, along with the assistance of the Emergency Response Unit (ERU),
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Two individuals arrested and charged after shooting on Agnes Street
[465 words] 5/24/2024 7:42am
Around 12:15 a.m. this morning, May 24, 2024, officers were dispatched to Agnes Street in Greater Sudbury in relation to a Weapons complaint. Information provided was that a community member heard what were believed to be gunshots and could see an individual lying on the ground. While officers were on route, a description of the individuals believed to be involved in the incident was provided. Upo
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Officers seize loaded handgun and close to $44,000 in drugs
[575 words] 4/2/2024 7:48am
Shortly after 4:15 p.m. on March 29, 2024, officers were dispatched to a residential unit on Bruce Avenue in relation to a Weapons complaint. Information provided was that Greater Sudbury Paramedics had attended the unit for an individual who had suffered a medical emergency. Upon entering the unit, Paramedics located the individual and while they were providing medical assistance, they located a
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Integrated Crime Team seizes loaded handgun and over $16,000 in drugs during Search Warrant
[731 words] 12/22/2023 9:56am
On September 16th, 2023, just before 1:00 a.m., the Greater Sudbury Police Service received a call for service in relation to a Weapons complaint. Information provided was that three men, one of which was armed with a handgun, were observed entering a residence on Bruce Avenue in Greater Sudbury in what was believed to be a home invasion. The men subsequently left the residence a few minutes later
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Officer on bike patrol arrests 53-year-old for trafficking drugs in downtown core
[288 words] 11/30/2023 5:10am
Just before 2:00 p.m. on November 29, 2023, a member of our Community Response Unit (CRU) was on a bike patrol in the downtown core, when the officer witnessed an individual selling what were believed to be illicit drugs to another person. The officer was able to approach the two individuals without being detected and witnessed the exchange of cash for drugs. Having witnessed the exchange, the off
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CRU officers arrest 37-year-old for trafficking drugs during proactive bike patrol
[248 words] 9/11/2023 10:58am
Around 5:15 p.m. on September 10, 2023, officers in our Community Response Unit were on bike patrol in the downtown core conducting focused patrols in high-complaint, high-traffic areas. While cycling through a walkway on Larch Street, officers found an individual believed to be trafficking drugs as there were drugs, a scale and a large amount of cash in plain view. The officers placed the individ
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Loaded Firearm and Fentanyl Seized During Search Warrant on Adie Street
[384 words] 9/1/2023 4:47am
Two people are facing multiple drug and firearm related charges after the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Joint Forces Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team (PGNG) executed a search warrant in Sudbury. On August 30, 2023, members of PGNG, in partnership with the OPP Sudbury Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, and the Greater Sudbury Police Service (GSPS) Intelligence Unit, executed a sear
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DEU seizes over $62,500 in drugs and two firearms during search warrant on Bulmer Avenue
[389 words] 8/31/2023 11:08am
This summer, Detectives from the Greater Sudbury Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) began an investigation into individuals believed to be trafficking illicit drugs in Greater Sudbury. Shortly before 5:00 a.m. on August 30, 2023, members of the Emergency Response Unit (ERU) along with members of the Integrated Crime Section (ICS) conducted a search warrant at a residence on Bulmer Avenue.
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The nose, knows – K9 Roy assists detectives with vehicle search & seizure of over $67,700 in drugs
[434 words] 6/29/2023 11:32am
In the Spring of 2023, Detectives from the Greater Sudbury Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) working in collaboration with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Joint Forces Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team began an investigation into an individual from Southern Ontario who was believed to be trafficking illicit drugs in Greater Sudbury. Around 9:45 p.m. on June 27, 2023, memb
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Over $205,680 worth of drugs & handgun seized after traffic stop on vehicle involved in thefts
[699 words] 5/23/2023 9:07am
In April, the Greater Sudbury Police Service received two theft complaints involving what is believed to be the same suspect vehicle. Information provided was that on April 18, 2023, a flat bed trailer and a Bobcat mini excavator were stolen from a business on O’Neil Drive West in Garson and on April 25, 2023, a generator was stolen from a business on Maley Drive. In both situations, it is believe
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Officers respond to weapons complaint on Lisgar Street - 38-year-old man charged
[419 words] 5/5/2023 4:56am
Around 7:45 p.m. on May 4, 2023, police were dispatched to a weapons complaint at Lisgar Street at Elm Street. Information provided was that individuals were involved in an altercation. During the altercation, a man pointed a firearm at another man, however the man pushed the gun away and the gun discharged leading to a woman involved in the initial altercation being shot. The 41-year-old woman wa
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Guns & Gangs Team and GSPS DEU & ERU Conduct Vehicle Stop Resulting in Drugs & Weapons Charges
[424 words] 4/20/2023 10:59am
On April 19, 2023, members from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team and the Greater Sudbury Police Service (GSPS) - Drug Enforcement Unit conducted a traffic stop, assisted by members of the GSPS Emergency Response Unit. One person was arrested at the scene and officers seized a loaded handgun with an extended magazine and ammunition, over 600 grams o
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Three People Arrested After Robbery in Laneway
[521 words] 3/22/2023 6:27am
Around 5:50 p.m. on March 21, 2023, officers were dispatched to the area of Old City Hall Lane in relation to a robbery that had just occurred. Upon arrival officers located a 39-year-old man who had sustained serious injuries from the attack. He was transported to hospital by City of Greater Sudbury Paramedic Services. Through the investigation it was determined that three individuals had violent
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Provincial Joint-forces Guns and Gangs Team and GSPS DEU Seize 2.7 Kilograms of Cocaine
[638 words] 3/31/2023 6:58am
The Provincial Joint Forces Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team (PGNG), in partnership with the Greater Sudbury Police Service and with assistance from the Durham Regional Police, has arrested six people after identifying a drug trafficking operation reaching from the Greater Toronto Area to Sudbury. The PGNG and Greater Sudbury Police Service began the investigation in August of 2022. On March 29, 20
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Officers Seize Over $540,000 in Drugs and Arrest Three Men From Southern Ontario
[542 words] 1/12/2023 10:10am
On January 10, 2023, Detectives from our Integrated Crime Section (I.C.S.) working in collaboration with the Ontario Provincial Police Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (O.C.E.B.) began an investigation into a group of individuals from Southern Ontario who were believed to be in Greater Sudbury trafficking illicit drugs. Around 7:30 p.m. on January 11, 2023, members of our Emergency Response Unit
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18 year old Man Arrested After Robbery at Convenience Store on Lorne Street
[361 words] 12/8/2022 9:31am
Shortly after 9:35 a.m. this morning, December 8, 2022, we received a call regarding a Robbery that had just taken place at a convenience store on Lorne Street. Information provided was that a man had entered the store, approached the cash, became aggressive with the employee behind the counter and then stole the cash till from the register. The man fled on foot prior to police arrival. The employ
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Impaired Driver Arrest Leads to Over $35,000 in Illicit Drugs Seized
[577 words] 12/2/2022 10:41am
Just before 5:00 p.m. on December 1st, 2022, we received a call from a concerned community member regarding a woman operating a motor vehicle in an erratic manner, with a male passenger, travelling Eastbound on MR 35 in Greater Sudbury. Information provided was that the woman was crossing over both lanes of traffic, almost driving into the ditch and appeared to be having trouble keeping her head u
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24 year old Man Arrested and Charged for Robbery and Firearm Offences
[366 words] 10/17/2022 9:28am
Around 10:15 p.m. on October 16, 2022, Officers attended the area of Mountain Street in relation to a man wanted for a Robbery that occurred on October 7, 2022. Officers conducted a vehicle stop in order to arrest the man. Once the vehicle was stopped the man attempted to flee from the Officers, however, he was taken into custody after a short foot pursuit. Upon searching the man, Officers located
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Requesting Assistance to Locate Owners of Items Recovered During Search Warrant
[536 words] 8/19/2022 6:55am
We are requesting the Public’s assistance in order to locate the rightful owner(s) of items that were recovered during a Search Warrant as some of the items that Officers seized have not yet been reported stolen to Police. Businesses and educational institutions are asked to take inventory of items in order to determine whether or not equipment is missing. The following items were recovered: •
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Officer Seizes Over $15,500 Worth of Drugs After Aggressive Driving Incident
[364 words] 6/23/2022 5:00am
Around 1:45 p.m. on June 19, 2022, a Patrol Officer was in the area of Elgin Street and St. Anne Road when he saw a 2013 four-door, grey Volkswagon Jetta being driven in an erratic manner. The Officer began to strategically follow the vehicle in order to avoid a pursuit as he believed that the driver would attempt to flee from Police. As the Officer approached the intersection of Patterson Street
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DEU Arrest and Charge Three Individuals in Relation to Drug Trafficking Investigation
[384 words] 6/15/2022 11:55am
At the beginning of June, the Greater Sudbury Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) began a Drug Trafficking Investigation into a community member believed to be dealing Fentanyl and Cocaine. It was believed that the drugs were being supplied by a person from Southern Ontario. As part of the investigation, Detectives from our DEU applied for and were granted a Search Warrant for an address on
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GSPS Media Release - Search Warrants Executed at 744 Bruce Ave in Relation to Forcible Confinement
[432 words] 2/28/2022 8:57am
On February 25, 2022, we received information that an individual was being held against their will at 744 Bruce Avenue and that there were firearms inside the residence. Members of our Integrated Crime Section supported by our Emergency Response Unit attended the address and were able to make contact with the individuals inside the residence. Through negotiations led by our Crisis Negotiators, all
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DEU Seizes Close to $72,000 Worth of Illicit Drugs
[513 words] 2/28/2022 10:45am
As part of the Integrated Crime Section (ICS), our Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) continues its ongoing effort to address the Opioid crisis impacting our community with a specific focus on drug distribution in the Downtown core. The DEU received information that an individual from Southern Ontario was actively providing illicit substances including Fentanyl to street level drug traffickers that were
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UPDATE - Two Men Arrested and Charged in Relation to Bruce Avenue Shooting
[661 words] 2/23/2022 9:04am
UPDATE 2 Just before 9:00 a.m. this morning, February 23, 2022, Detectives from our Major Crime Section of our Criminal Investigation Division located and arrested 45 year old Michael Grant in Port Stanley, Ontario on an Arrest Warrant for the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada; Second Degree Murder Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition While Prohibited Possession of a Weapon fo
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DEU Arrests Man from Southern Ontario and Seizes Close to $180,000 Worth of Drugs
[584 words] 12/9/2021 4:29am
As part of the Integrated Crime Section (ICS), our Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) continues its ongoing effort to address the opioid crisis impacting our community with a specific focus on drug distribution in the Downtown core. The DEU received information that an individual was actively selling illicit substances including Fentanyl in the West-end and the Downtown core of Greater Sudbury. The Integ
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You Snooze, You Lose (Your Stash)
[339 words] 9/2/2021 11:59am
Just before 10:20 p.m. on September 1, 2021, we received a call in relation to a Suspicious Vehicle parked in the parking lot of an establishment on Notre Dame Avenue West in Azilda. Information provided was that the parked vehicle was running and both individuals inside appeared to be asleep. When Officers arrived on scene they were able to wake up both individuals who showed signs of being impai
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When it Rains, it Snows - DEU Officers Seize Almost $218,000 in Cocaine and Fentanyl
[472 words] 8/31/2021 12:38pm
In June of 2021, our Drug Enforcement Unit (D.E.U) of the Integrated Crime Section working in collaboration with the Ontario Provincial Police (O.P.P) Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (O.C.E.B.) with assistance from the Criminal Intelligence Service of Ontario (C.I.S.O.) initiated multiple investigations intended to disrupt drug trafficking operations entering and operating within the City of Gr
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Hot Pursuit Ends in Arrest and Seizure of Over $63,700 Worth of Drugs
[477 words] 7/6/2021 5:12am
Around 5:30 p.m. on July 5, 2021, we received a call regarding a suspicious person at a residence on College Street. Information provided was that a man appeared to be armed with brass knuckles and was believed to be intoxicated by drugs. Officers arrived in the area, saw the man and confirmed that he was armed with brass knuckles. Upon seeing the Police cruisers, the man took off running down an
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Detectives Charge 24 year old Man with Firearms Trafficking
[443 words] 4/29/2021 7:30am
On March 30, 2021, members of our Criminal Investigation Division executed a Criminal Code Search Warrant at a residential building on Cedar Street in relation to an active Firearms Trafficking investigation. At the time, Detectives were following up on firearms and ammunition that were seized during unrelated Search Warrants earlier this year within Greater Sudbury. Investigators were conducting
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Not Gone in 60 Seconds - Two in Custody After Carjacking
[710 words] 4/16/2021 5:55am
Shortly after 4:15 a.m. on April 9, 2021, we received a call regarding a Robbery that had just occurred on Errington Avenue in Chelmsford. Information provided was that multiple men approached two other men outside of a residence and demanded the keys to the vehicle while holding the two men at gunpoint. The men then stole the vehicle and fled the area. One of the men sustained minor injuries as a
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D.E.U. Seize Over $38,000 Worth of Cocaine and Fentanyl
[366 words] 4/12/2021 5:52am
On Friday, April 9, 2021, we received information that an individual from Southern Ontario was not abiding by his release conditions and was currently in Greater Sudbury dealing illicit drugs. Detectives from our Drug Enforcement Unit (D.E.U.) of our Integrated Crime Section applied for and were granted a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (C.D.S.A.) Search Warrant for a residence on Brodie Stree
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UPDATE - Three Individuals Charged - Detectives Seize Firearms and Drugs After Robbery
[1070 words] 2/24/2021 8:21am
UPDATE On February 19, 2021, we received information that wanted party, 24 year old Jayson Wright staying at another establishment in the South End of Greater Sudbury. Based on the ongoing investigation, Detectives applied for and were granted a Warrant to Enter, as well as, a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act Search Warrant and a Criminal Code of Canada Search Warrant due to believed presence
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Driver Asleep at Wheel Charged with Impaired by Drug - Officer Locates Over $20,400 in Drugs & Cash
[503 words] 2/4/2021 3:59am
Just after 10:30 p.m. last night, February 3, 2021, a member of our Traffic Management Unit located an idling vehicle outside of a building on Kathleen Street where the driver of the vehicle appeared to be asleep at the wheel. The vehicle appeared to be in drive and the driver appeared to have fallen asleep with his foot on the brake. Once the Officer was able to wake up the driver, the driver sho
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Joint-forces C.D.S.A. Search Warrant Leads to Seizure of Over $2,750,000 Worth of Drugs
[261 words] 2/3/2021 3:18am
On January 27, 2021, Detectives from the Toronto Police Service Drug Squad working in collaboration with our Drug Enforcement Unit executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (C.D.S.A.) Search Warrant at a residence on Ontario Street in Greater Sudbury. During the Search Warrant, Detectives located and seized over 6,700 grams of Fentanyl and 418 grams of Cocaine with an estimated street value o
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Detectives Seize Firearms and Drugs from Room in Motel After Robbery
[727 words] 1/29/2021 6:15am
As a result of the following investigation, we are requesting the Public’s assistance in locating 24 year old Jayson Wright as he is wanted on an outstanding Arrest Warrant for numerous offences including; Assault with a Weapon, Robbery Using a Firearm, Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose, Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking, and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,00
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Suspicious Persons Call Results in Seizure of Over $13,000 Worth of Drugs
[418 words] 1/12/2021 5:36am
Just before 11:30 p.m. on January 10, 2021, we were called in relation to a Suspicious Persons after a group of unknown individuals were seen entering an underground parking lot off of Elgin Street in Greater Sudbury. When Officers arrived they located a vehicle that appeared to have multiple people inside. As Officers approached the vehicle to speak with the individuals, they could see in plain v
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Impaired Driver Arrested with Over $24,000 Worth of Drugs
[318 words] 12/24/2020 5:06am
Around 3:20 p.m. on December 23, 2020, we were called in relation to a Suspicious Vehicle on Clinton Avenue. Information provided was that the driver and passenger appeared to be unconscious and that there was a child in the back seat. Officers and Paramedics arrived on scene. The driver, passenger and child were cleared medically by Paramedics; however the driver showed visible signs of impairmen
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Impaired Driver Arrested and Charged Search of Vehicle Results in Seizure of $60,000 Worth of Drugs
[419 words] 12/15/2020 9:03am
Shortly after 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 6, 2020, we were called in relation to a Suspicious Vehicle complaint in the parking lot of a grocery store on Regent Street in Greater Sudbury. Information provided was that the vehicle had been running in the parking lot for two hours and the driver appeared to be asleep in the driver’s seat. The caller had attempted to wake up the driver by knocking
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D.E.U. and O.C.E.B. Seize 490 Doses of Fentanyl During Three C.D.S.A. Search Warrants
[413 words] 11/6/2020 10:56am
Background The Opioid Crisis consistently demonstrates the devastating effects of Opioids on our community, the province and the nation due to accidental overdoses. In November of 2019, the Greater Sudbury Police Service Integrated Crime Section (I.C.S.) working in collaboration with the Ontario Provincial Police (O.P.P.) Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (O.C.E.B.) commenced multiple investigat
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Sometimes You're Flush and Sometime You're Bust(ed) by D.E.U. With Over a Kilo of Cocaine
[468 words] 7/24/2020 9:41am
In July of 2020, the Greater Sudbury Police Service Integrated Crime Team (I.C.T.) working in collaboration with the Ontario Provincial Police (O.P.P.) Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (O.C.E.B.) initiated an investigation intended to disrupt drug trafficking operations entering and operating within the City of Greater Sudbury. Shortly before 10:00 p.m. on July 23, 2020, Members of our I.C.T. as
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35 year old Man Arrested and Charged with CDSA Offences
[265 words] 6/19/2020 4:24am
In June of 2020, the Greater Sudbury Police Service Integrated Crime Section working in collaboration with the Ontario Provincial Police Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau initiated an investigation intended to disrupt drug trafficking operations entering and operating within the City of Greater Sudbury. Based on this investigation, on June 17, 2020, 35 year old Adrian McCurvin from Southern Ontar
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Crime Doesn't Stop for a State of Emergency
[497 words] 3/20/2020 4:49am
In November of 2019, the Greater Sudbury Police Service Integrated Crime Team (I.C.T.) working in collaboration with the Ontario Provincial Police (O.P.P.) Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (O.C.E.B.) commenced multiple investigations intending to disrupt drug trafficking operations entering and operating within the City of Greater Sudbury. Shortly after 5:00 p.m., on March 19, 2020, Officers fro
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Another 80 Lethal Doses of Fentanyl Taken Off Sudbury Streets
[407 words] 2/20/2020 10:27am
In November of 2019, the Greater Sudbury Police Integrated Crime Team (I.C.T.) working in collaboration with the Ontario Provincial Police Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (O.C.E.B.) commenced multiple investigations intending to disrupt drug trafficking operations entering and operating within the City of Greater Sudbury. Shortly after 6:00 a.m., on February 20 th, 2020, Police from the Greate
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Over 3,050 Doses of Fentanyl Taken Off Sudbury Streets
[466 words] 1/24/2020 10:11am
In November of 2019, the Greater Sudbury Police Integrated Crime Team (I.C.T.) working in collaboration with the Ontario Provincial Police Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (O.C.E.B.) commenced multiple investigations intending to disrupt drug trafficking operations entering and operating within the City of Greater Sudbury. Shortly after 1:00 pm, on January 23 rd2020, police from the Greater Sudb
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Collaborative Police Response to Break and Enter in Progress Leads to Arrest of Two People
[394 words] 2/4/2020 10:19am
**UPDATE** As a result of the investigation, a vehicle used by the two individuals during the Break and Enter was located at the residence. Upon searching the vehicle, Detectives located a firearm that had been reported stolen out of Sault Ste. Marie in 1979, as well as, over $700 worth of Fentanyl, 16 tablets of LSD and 10 Codeine pills. The 49 year old man and 32 year old woman have been additio
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Woman Charged After Forging Documents for Fentanyl Patches With Street Value of Over $1.5M
[323 words] 12/11/2019 8:45am
In May of 2018, the Greater Sudbury Police Service Financial Crimes Unit launched an investigation into an employee at a local pharmacy after concerns were brought forward by a co-worker. Through the investigation it was determined that between May 2016 and May 2018, the employee fabricated and forged over 225 non-existent prescriptions by entering falsified data into the pharmacy’s computer manag
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Plain Clothes Officers Seize $5,600 of Fentanyl After Witnessing Hand-to-Hand Transactions Downtown
[471 words] 12/2/2019 10:06am
On November 28 and 29, 2019, members of our Integrated Crime Team (I.C.T) with support from Patrol Operations and the Central Community Response Unit conducted focused patrols in the area of Elm Street, Cedar Street, Larch Street and Beech Street in relation to ongoing concerns of suspected illegal drug activity and loitering. Over the two-day initiative Detectives from the I.C.T. arrested five in
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D.E.U. Detectives Seize Over $62,000 Worth of Drugs During C.D.S.A. Search Warrant
[352 words] 11/8/2019 6:10am
Over the past few months, the Greater Sudbury Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit (D.E.U.) conducted an investigation into a Greater Sudbury resident who was believed to be trafficking deadly “purple heroin” (a fentanyl and heroin mixture) in a residential area full of children. Simple exposure to a small amount of “purple heroin” could be lethal. Around 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 6, 2019,