64 arrested, 155 charges in Durham retail theft crackdown
Durham Regional Police announce results of a major retail theft operation, leading to 64 arrests and 155 charges. The crackdown targeted organized theft across the region.
Durham Regional Police announce results of a major retail theft operation, leading to 64 arrests and 155 charges. The crackdown targeted organized theft across the region.
Retired Montreal police detective Pietro Poletti warns organized crime is becoming decentralized with younger recruits. He argues the SPVM must overhaul its 1960s-era methods to adapt. Read the expert analysis.
Niagara police arrested a stabbing suspect with the assistance of a police dog unit in St. Catharines. Get the latest details on the incident and police response.
A man in his 20s was stabbed in Downtown Toronto on December 20, 2025. Police are searching for three outstanding suspects. Get the latest details on the investigation.
CTV's W5 investigates brutal cryptocurrency 'pig butchering' scams, speaking with experts on how Canadians are lured and the organized crime behind them. Learn how to protect yourself.
A 24-year-old Mississauga man faces multiple charges after a violent kidnapping and extortion. Police also warn of a spike in Halton Region break-ins targeting homes near green spaces.
A suspect linked to an extortion case in British Columbia has been arrested and formally charged in California. Get the latest details on this cross-border investigation.
A multi-jurisdictional task force has dismantled a sophisticated retail theft syndicate allegedly run by Romanian refugees, responsible for millions in stolen goods across three provinces. Learn the details of Project Sommes.
Hamilton police have laid charges against 21 suspects following a major investigation into organized retail theft. The operation is believed to have caused losses exceeding one million dollars.
A two-year joint investigation by OPP and CBSA has dismantled a major criminal organization exporting stolen luxury SUVs from the GTA. Over 300 vehicles worth $25M recovered, 20 individuals charged. Read the full story.
A massive joint investigation by the OPP and CBSA has led to the recovery of 306 stolen vehicles destined for overseas markets. Discover the details of this sprawling international auto-theft probe.
Quebec police have arrested ten individuals in the Montérégie region on drug trafficking charges, with alleged links to the Hells Angels. Get the details on this major operation.
St. Thomas Police Service is asking for the public's help to identify a suspect in an armed robbery. Learn the details and how to provide information.
Sault Ste. Marie police and Crime Stoppers request public assistance to identify a man suspected of theft, assaulting an employee, and fleeing a Dollarama store on October 1, 2025.
Mexican authorities have frozen the bank accounts of Miss Universe co-owner Raúl Rocha Cantú as part of an organized crime investigation. Get the latest details on this developing story.
The Sûreté du Québec conducted major raids, seizing thousands of methamphetamine tablets, production equipment, and cash. Get the full details on this significant drug bust.
Quebec's Liberal public security critic calls for a parliamentary committee to investigate organized crime's grip on bars and restaurants. Get the latest details on the proposed inquiry.
Liberal MNA Jennifer Maccarone calls for a parliamentary commission after a wave of shootings and arson targeting Quebec bars and restaurants, citing a 'culture of fear' and disbanded police committees.
The killings of a mayor and a UnitedHealthcare CEO in Michoacan, Mexico, in late 2025 highlight the deep and violent control criminal cartels hold over the region.
British Columbia's government is pursuing the civil forfeiture of three Hells Angels clubhouses as part of a crackdown on organized crime. Learn about the legal strategy and its implications.
The B.C. government files a new civil forfeiture lawsuit to seize three Hells Angels clubhouses in Surrey, Mission, and Pitt Meadows, alleging they were funded by crime. Read the latest.
A young Quebec mother shares her story of being recruited by the Blood Family Mafia. Her account sheds light on organized crime's impact on vulnerable communities in Canada.
Halton police have dismantled a major liquor trafficking ring, recovering over $1 million in stolen alcohol from the LCBO. Get the full details on the investigation.
The Sûreté du Québec is executing coordinated raids targeting synthetic drug operations in several Quebec cities. Get the latest details on this major police operation.
A national fentanyl crackdown found most precursor chemicals in Quebec, while the province accounted for less than 1% of the finished drug seized. Learn about the cross-Canada operation's results.
A five-month national police campaign resulted in the seizure of nearly 400 kg of fentanyl and over 8,100 arrests. Ontario and B.C. saw the largest hauls.
A record $6.5M fentanyl seizure in Windsor highlights the city's critical role in Canada's opioid crisis. Learn about the geographic factors and public health impact.
Canadian authorities have intercepted a massive haul of illicit drugs and millions in cash in a major operation. Discover the details of this significant security victory.
Toronto police have released surveillance images of a suspect wanted in connection with a sexual assault investigation. Authorities are urging public assistance in identifying the individual.
Edmonton police report a third of Alberta's tobacco is illicit, fueling organized crime. New Bill 12 proposes tripling fines to reclaim millions in lost tax revenue and protect public health.