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Peel Police Dismantle Mississauga Crime Ring Trafficking Stolen Baby Formula for Drugs

Supply chain pressures have driven baby formula shortages that criminals exploited to facilitate drug trades.

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A Peel Regional Police car is seen in Brampton, Ont., Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston

Overview

  • Operation Bengal was a four-month Peel Regional Police investigation launched in response to Meadowvale community complaints.
  • Officers executed search warrants at two Mississauga properties and arrested 11 individuals, laying 33 charges.
  • Investigators seized over 0.5 kilograms of cocaine, various narcotics, and approximately $30,000 in stolen baby products.
  • Suspects face charges ranging from theft and possession of property obtained by crime to trafficking in stolen goods.
  • Retailers such as Rexall provided surveillance footage that, combined with community tips, helped police track key suspects.