Rohit Kumar, Chandigarh. In a major operation, Canadian police have dismantled an inter-provincial drug trafficking network, arresting nine individuals of Punjabi origin.
The suspects were allegedly part of an organized crime syndicate that supplied cocaine, methamphetamine, ketamine, and prescription-controlled substances across various Canadian provinces into Manitoba.
During the operation, police seized narcotics valued at approximately 970,000 Canadian dollars (₹64,078,200), six weapons, over 800 rounds of ammunition, and 126,000 Canadian dollars in cash.
The operation was conducted under “Project Pink Panther,” led by the Organized Crime Unit of the Winnipeg Police Service. The investigation into the case began in December 2025.
The probe focused on an organized crime syndicate suspected of trafficking narcotics from Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta into Manitoba.
Investigators discovered that the syndicate employed various methods to transport drug shipments, including private passenger vehicles, courier services, postal parcels, and commercial aircraft. The narcotics were first delivered to designated locations in Winnipeg, where they were consolidated before being distributed further through a network of individuals involved in the illicit drug trade. Total Value: $970,000
On August 26, 2026, the Winnipeg Police—in collaboration with the Canada Border Services Agency, the Ontario Provincial Police, the Peel Regional Police, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police—conducted raids at several locations across Winnipeg and the Greater Toronto Area. During these operations, authorities seized approximately 29 kilograms of methamphetamine, three kilograms of ketamine, 1,800 LSD tablets, and 31 grams of heroin. The total value of the seized narcotics is estimated at approximately 970,000 Canadian dollars.
In addition to the narcotics, police recovered approximately 126,000 Canadian dollars in cash, six firearms, over 800 rounds of ammunition, and an electroshock weapon. Four vehicles were also seized, including a Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, a Chevrolet Silverado, a Chevrolet Cruze, and a Cadillac CTS. According to the police, the nine arrested individuals include six residents of Winnipeg and three from Ontario. Those arrested from Winnipeg have been identified as Tarundev Singh (32), Devinder Singh (57), Amandeep Singh (47), Mandeep Singh Datta (37), Karanvir Singh (24), and Maghanpreet Boparai (25). From Ontario, Taranvir Sandhu (37), Karan Joshi (34), and Manjinder Singh Saggu (43) were arrested.
All the accused face various charges related to drug trafficking, possession of proceeds of crime, and weapons-related offenses.
