Border Services helps crack big drug, weapons ring

OPP MEDA ADVISORY

************************* News Conference - Police dismantle organized crime group involved in Ontario guns and drug smuggling operation

Numerous suspects arrested - firearms, drugs, money and assets seized TORONTO - (March 10) - Media are invited to join members of the OPP-led provincial weapons enforcement unit (PWEU) in partnership with York Regional Police; Toronto Police Service; Windsor Police Service; Canada Border Services Agency and; the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives at a news conference tomorrow to hear the results of an investigation that targeted a significant gun smuggling and drug trafficking operation in Ontario.

One-on-one interviews will be available following the conference.

Seized firearms and photos of some of the proceeds seized will be on display for viewing.

Date: Thursday, March 11, 2010

Time: 10 a.m.

Location: York Regional Police, District 2 Headquarters, 171 Major Mackenzie Drive West, Richmond Hill, Ontario.

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