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Ontario Drug Bust: 19 Held, 1.7 Tonnes Seized

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Nineteen people, most of them believed to be of Indian origin, have been arrested in a major drug bust in Ontario, Canada. Authorities seized nearly 1.7 tonnes of narcotics valued at over USD 97 million.

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Ontario Drug Bust: 19 Held, 1.7 Tonnes Seized

A major drug bust in Ontario, Canada, has resulted in the arrest of 19 people, most of whom are believed to be of Indian origin. Authorities seized nearly 1.7 tonnes of narcotics valued at over USD 97 million. The Ontario Provincial Police said an intelligence-led cross-border investigation, codenamed Project Bay, dismantled an alleged drug trafficking network that used Canada as a transit point for narcotics. The investigation is ongoing, and two more accused are still at large.

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