Tottenham, Innisfil males among those charged in illegal gaming ops

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Posted February 2, 2026​​

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Investigators from the York Regional Police Traditional Organized Crime Task Force (TOCTF) have charged nine suspects and seized gaming machines, illicit tobacco and alcohol, controlled substances and proceeds of crime following a two-year investigation dubbed Project Scala.

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Beginning in 2024, officers launched an investigation into illegal gambling operations in the cities of Vaughan and Toronto. TOCTF, in collaboration with South Simcoe Police Service, identified suspects responsible for collecting money from these illegal gambling establishments.

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On January 22, 2026, search warrants were executed at a residence and a gaming house in Vaughan, as well as at two residences and two gaming houses in Toronto. Additional warrants were carried out at a business and at a storage locker in Toronto, along with two motor vehicles.

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As a result of these warrants, investigators seized video gaming machines and related accessories, illicit tobacco and alcohol, a large quantity of bulk currency, a crypto wallet, silver bars and coins, two vehicles and a quantity of controlled substances.

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A 50-year-old male from Tottenham was charged with Found in a gaming/betting house. And a 47-year-old from Innisfil was charged with Keep Common Gaming/Betting House.

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Seven others from Vaughan, Toronto, and Cambridge face multiple charges related to illegal gaming/betting.