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London Police to Reveal Major Guns and Drugs Bust Details After Early-May Operation

Chief Thai Truong will use the press conference to demonstrate the force’s proactive stance on illegal firearms

More than $2.7 million seized in largest fentanyl bust in London police history.
Four men face a combined 117 charges after a five-month London police investigation that led to the seizure of more than $3 million worth of drugs and five guns. (London police photo)
(L to R) London police deputy Chief Scott Guilford, acting deputy chief Chris Churney, deputy Chief Paul Bastien, Chief Thai Truong and Det-Sgt. Jon Meinen are shown during a press conference detailing the largest seizure of fentanyl ever in London. Photo taken on Wednesday May 28, 2025. (Derek Ruttan/The London Free Press)
London Police Chief Thai Truong.

Overview

  • London Police will unveil results of a large-scale early-May enforcement operation that netted significant quantities of fentanyl, crystal methamphetamine, firearms and cash.
  • Four men—44-year-old Mark Barreiras, 23-year-old Sajid Bin-Saleh, 33-year-old Jordayne Brown and 34-year-old Rohan Reid—are facing charges in the bust.
  • Reid was released on bail on May 9, Brown obtained bail on May 26, Barreiras was denied bail on May 20 and Bin-Saleh’s bail decision is still pending.
  • On May 27 a 37-year-old man was charged after flashing a BB-style replica handgun in London’s downtown core and is scheduled to appear in court on July 10.
  • Under Chief Truong, regular news conferences have highlighted the force’s proactive approach to curbing illegal firearms and drug trafficking.