By Staff
April 8th, 2021
BURLINGTON, ON
On April 2, 2021, the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) – Drug and Human Trafficking Unit concluded a seven month long drug trafficking investigation dubbed “Project LYNX”.
The investigation targeted a highly organized and sophisticated drug network involved with drug trafficking, importing and money laundering.
The drug network had associations to various organized crime groups across southern Ontario. The network worked collectively with these organizations to import and traffic cocaine and fentanyl throughout Halton Region and Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA). As a result of the investigation, six Controlled Drugs and Substance Act (CDSA) search warrants were executed in Hamilton, Stoney Creek, Oakville, Mississauga, Bolton and Toronto.
Arrested and charged are;
Terence Yoo (41) of Oakville
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Psilocybin
Ajmer Singh (44) of Mississauga
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – MDMA
• Trafficking – Cocaine (1 kilogram)
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – 4 counts
• Possession of a Prohibited Weapon
• Weapons Trafficking (Firearm)
• Weapons Trafficking (Ammunition)
• Trafficking Property Obtained by Crime – 2 counts
• Careless Use of Firearm
• Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
• Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
• Possession of Restricted Firearm
• Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
Parminder Grewal (44) of Mississauga
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
Marko Vrakela (34) of Toronto
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
Clinton Valentine (47) of Toronto
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
Sawraj Singh (31) of Caledon
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – 3 counts
• Careless Use of Firearm
• Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
• Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
• Possession of Restricted Firearm
• Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
Karan Dev (32) of Caledon
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – 3 counts
• Careless Use of Firearm
• Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
• Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
• Possession of Restricted Firearm
• Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
A warrant has also been issued for the arrest of one outstanding party.
As a result of the investigation and subsequent search warrants, the following items were seized;
• 17 kilograms of cocaine
• 3 kilograms of fentanyl
• 1 kilogram of MDMA (ecstasy)
• $1,139,423 million in Canadian currency
• $4,840 in US currency
• .357 Magnum (firearm) with ammunition
• 2021 Mercedes Benz AMG
• 2016 Honda Odyssey
• 3 Rolex watches
The estimated value of seized proceeds, drugs and currency is valued at 2.5 million dollars.
An investigation of this magnitude and complexity would not have resulted in the successful disruption of these criminal organizations without the assistance of the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Center of Canada (FINTRAC) and the Provincial Asset Forfeiture Unit (OPP).
Anyone with information in regards to this investigation is asked to contact the HRPS – Drug and Human Trafficking Unit at 905-825-4747 ext. 5331.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. “See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
Media statement is available here: https://youtu.be/9qUrzM28B04
