56 charged in Waterloo Region retail theft blitz
Waterloo Regional Police have charged 56 individuals following a targeted enforcement initiative against organized retail theft. The operation highlights a growing concern for local businesses.
Waterloo Regional Police have charged 56 individuals following a targeted enforcement initiative against organized retail theft. The operation highlights a growing concern for local businesses.
Windsor police confiscated illicit drugs and a sum of cash during searches at two east Windsor locations. Get the full details on the January 8, 2026, enforcement action.
Calgary police have charged an individual after a trafficking investigation led to the seizure of over $30,000 in narcotics and currency. Get the details on the bust.
Edmonton police have added new charges against nine men in the One Order Motorcycle Club case, bringing total arrests to 13. The massive bust seized guns, cash, and pills. Read the latest details.
Edmonton police have laid additional charges against six individuals linked to the One Order Motorcycle Club, marking a significant blow to the gang's operations in the city. Learn about the ongoing investigation.
Edmonton police have laid additional charges against six individuals linked to the One Order Motorcycle Club, marking a major step in dismantling organized crime in the city. Get the full story.
Lorne Gunter analyzes Edmonton's crime statistics, arguing that redefining crime as 'social disorder' and underreporting skew official figures. Is the city's progress real?
An Edmonton man faces charges after ALERT's organized crime unit seized drugs and cash in a raid on two homes. Get the details on the investigation.
Sudbury police arrested a wanted man downtown, seizing crack cocaine, crystal meth, fentanyl, and magic mushrooms. Get the full details on the significant drug bust.
A 25-year-old international student from India received a conditional discharge for stealing butter and ghee worth $800 from Kitchener grocery stores to support drug use. Read the full court details.
Edmonton police arrested three young men after seizing cocaine, contraband cigarettes, and a loaded handgun in a west-end home. Officers warn about the dangers of youth involvement in crime.
A new survey shows a stark disconnect in the GTA: most believe crime is rising sharply, while official data indicates a significant decline. Explore the perception gap and its implications.
A new survey shows a stark perception gap in the Greater Toronto Area, where residents believe crime is rising despite national statistics indicating a decline. Discover the facts behind the fear.
Ontario Provincial Police confiscate a loaded automatic firearm, cocaine, fentanyl, and cash in a significant drug bust on Fort William First Nation. Details on the seizure and ongoing investigation.
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.
North Bay police seized weapons and a large quantity of fentanyl, cocaine, and crystal meth valued at $178,000 in a significant raid. Read the full details of the drug bust.
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 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.
ALERT teams in Calgary confiscated a significant haul of narcotics and cash, leading to two arrests. Get the full details on this major police operation.
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.
A significant police operation in Timmins has resulted in five arrests, including three individuals from southern Ontario, on drug and weapons charges. Get the full details on the bust.