Raids carried out in Toronto connected to two murders, police say
Posted June 2, 2016 5:49 am.
Last Updated June 3, 2016 5:54 am.
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The raids executed in downtown Toronto Thursday are connected to two murders, police spokesperson Mark Pugash says.
With the help of other police agencies, Toronto police executed warrants at two condo towers near the city’s waterfront near the Gardiner Expressway; one on Fort York Blvd and another on Bastion Drive.
On Fort York, a heavy emergency task force was present, with a number of officers with guns drawn and working with tracking dogs. At least two people are in custody.
The raids are also centered on guns, drugs, and gangs.
A police source indicates that 20-30 other locations are being raided.
The investigation is dubbed “Project Sizzle.”
Toronto police have scheduled a news conference on Friday to reveal more details.
