'Crime guns' imported from U.S seized along with drugs in London, Toronto

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Posted January 29, 2026

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An investigation rooted in a London hospital shooting in December 2024, compounded by an increase of gang-related gun violence in that city in 2025, spawned Project Alias, which evolved into a multi-jurisdictional, cross-border gun and drug smuggling operation and culminated last week with the execution of search warrants in London and Toronto, landing 214 charges against 11 individuals associated to multiple criminal networks.

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On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 14 raids by a multitude of law enforcement agencies were executed on residences and vehicles in London and Toronto.

 

Following items were seized with approximate quantities:

•       31 crime guns

•       25 prohibited devices, including over capacity magazines and auto switches

•       Imitation firearm

•       12.5 kg suspected fentanyl

•       4.5 kg suspected cocaine

•       275 oxycodone pills

•       460 hydromorphone pills

• ·      75 alprazolam pills

•       CAN $64,000

•       Two vehicles as offence-related property

•       High-end jewellery

•       Cell phones and electronic devices

 

The estimated street value of the drugs seized is more than $2 million. The seizure of 12.5 kg of fentanyl equates to 125,000 potentially lethal street-level doses, which is enough to take the lives of a quarter of the population of London.

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As investigators analyzed the roles of individuals within the identified criminal networks, evidence showed that while most of the activity involved the trafficking of firearms and drugs within Ontario, two individuals were allegedly involved in sourcing firearms from the United States.

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Tracing results from the Criminal Intelligence Service Ontario (CISO)-managed Firearms Analysis and Tracing Enforcement (FATE) Program indicate the seized crime guns originated in the United States, including the states of Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Michigan, Minnesota, Texas, Ohio and Virginia.

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Investigators identified multiple criminal networks allegedly capable of sourcing illegal firearms and high-capacity magazines, as well as large quantities of fentanyl and cocaine.

 

The investigation further revealed collaboration between these independently operated criminal networks. While multiple criminal networks were identified, the involved individuals are not associated to a single, known organized crime group or network.

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Initial analysis of the seized fentanyl indicated that, while the purity was relatively high, it had been mixed with other substances. As a result, the product was not pure fentanyl and potency varied.

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Nine of the accused were arrested and two remain outstanding. Arrest warrants have been issued.

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The investigation into the source of the fentanyl and cocaine is ongoing, and evidence indicates the substances were intended for domestic sale and use.

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"Illegal firearms and fentanyl present a serious threat to the safety of the communities we serve. Project ALIAS demonstrates the power of intelligence-led policing and collaboration among law enforcement partners at every level," said OPP Commissioner Thomas Carrique. "The seizure of crime guns originating from the United States and significant quantities of fentanyl and cocaine highlights the complexity of these investigations and the risks posed by organized criminal networks. The Ontario Provincial Police and our partners are committed to protecting communities and will relentlessly pursue those who endanger lives through violence and the trafficking of deadly substances."