Winnipeg police have dismantled an alleged interprovincial drug trafficking network after a lengthy investigation resulted in the seizure of approximately $970,000 worth of illegal drugs, six firearms and more than $126,000 in cash.
The Winnipeg Police Service announced the results on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, following an investigation targeting an organised criminal group suspected of transporting large quantities of drugs into Manitoba from other Canadian provinces.
The investigation, led by the police service’s Organized Crime Unit, began in December 2025 and focused on individuals allegedly involved in trafficking cocaine, methamphetamine, ketamine and prescription opioids.
According to investigators, the drugs were sourced from Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta before being transported into Manitoba through different methods, including passenger vehicles, courier services, postal shipments and commercial airlines.
Once the substances arrived in Winnipeg, they were allegedly delivered to designated properties, where they were stored before being distributed through various levels of the illegal drug trade.
Nearly $1 Million Worth of Drugs Seized
On August 26, 2026, investigators executed multiple search warrants at locations in Winnipeg and the Greater Toronto Area, with assistance from several law enforcement agencies.
The operation resulted in the seizure of approximately:
– 29 kilograms of methamphetamine, valued at $174,000.
– 12 kilograms of cocaine, valued at $360,000.
– Three kilograms of ketamine, valued at $101,000.
– Two kilograms of MDMA, valued at $5,000.
– Approximately 1,800 LSD tablets, valued at $9,000.
– About 25,000 prescription opioid and other controlled-substance pills, valued at $312,000.
– 31 grams of heroin, valued at $3,000.
– Approximately 207 packages of cannabis edibles, valued at $2,000.
Police estimated the total street value of the seized drugs at approximately $970,000.
Officers also confiscated approximately $126,000 in Canadian currency, six firearms, more than 800 rounds of ammunition, a conducted energy weapon and four vehicles.
The firearms included two .22-calibre rifles, three 12-gauge shotguns and an SKS-style rifle.
Nine People Arrested and Charged
The investigation led to the arrest of nine individuals, including six from Winnipeg and three from Ontario. They face various drug trafficking, proceeds-of-crime and firearm-related charges.
Those arrested in Winnipeg include Tarundev Singh, 32; Devinder Singh, 57; Amandeep Singh, 47; Mandeep Singh Dutta, 37; Karanvir Singh, 24; and Maganpreet Boparai, 25.
The three individuals arrested in Ontario are Tarnvir Sandhu, 37; Karan Joshi, 34; and Manjinder Singh Sagoo, 43.
Police confirmed that several of the accused remain in custody, while others have been released under court orders.
The investigation also involved cooperation between the Winnipeg Police Service, Canada Border Services Agency, Ontario Provincial Police, Peel Regional Police and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Authorities Highlight Importance of Cooperation
Winnipeg police said the investigation was funded by Manitoba Justice and demonstrated the importance of cooperation between law enforcement agencies when tackling organised crime that operates across provincial boundaries.
Investigators said the seizure of drugs, firearms and suspected criminal proceeds represents a significant disruption to the alleged trafficking network.
The operation also highlights how organised criminal groups can use legitimate transportation and commercial services to move illegal substances between provinces.
Police say removing these drugs from circulation helps reduce the potential harm associated with substance trafficking and protects communities from the wider consequences of organised crime.
Although the arrests represent a major development in the investigation, the allegations against the accused have yet to be tested in court. All individuals charged are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
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