The Winnipeg Police Service has announced details regarding the largest drug seizure in Manitoba History.
The Investigation called “Project Puma” was launched in May 2024, investigating an organization crime network that was importing large amounts of cocaine, meth, and fentanyl into the City of Winnipeg, and then distributed through the Province of Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario. The network had individuals with international ties with Hells Angels, Wolfpack Alliance and the Mexican Cartel.
This joint operation lasted 2 years which concluded in March of 2026 and included the Kenora Ontario Provincial Police Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau as well as police and enforcement units in Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario.
Over 37.2 million dollars in drugs, 14 firearms, $825,000 in currency, 1.35 million illegal cigarettes were seized with 33 individuals arrested and with a total of 174 drug trafficking, proceeds of crime and conspiracy related charges.
Among the 33 individuals, a 25-year-old man from Kenora has been charged.
Photo Courtesy: Winnipeg Police Service
