Police say searches in Winnipeg and the Greater Toronto Area yielded drugs valued at approximately $970,000, six firearms and $126,000 in cash

WINNIPEG — Nine people from Winnipeg and Ontario have been arrested following an investigation into an alleged interprovincial drug-trafficking network that police say moved cocaine, methamphetamine, ketamine and prescription opioids into Manitoba.

Winnipeg Police Service announced the results on November 10, 2026. Investigators executed search warrants in Winnipeg and the Greater Toronto Area on August 26, 2026, with assistance from the Canada Border Services Agency, Ontario Provincial Police, Peel Regional Police and RCMP.

The investigation began in December 2025 through the WPS Organized Crime Unit, with funding from Manitoba Justice.

Police allege the drugs were sourced from Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta and transported to Winnipeg in passenger vehicles, courier and postal shipments, and on commercial airlines. Investigators say designated properties were used to receive and store the drugs before distribution.

Police reported the following drug seizures. Quantities and street values are approximate:

WPS placed the overall estimated street value at approximately $970,000.

Officers also seized approximately $126,000 in Canadian currency, two .22-calibre rifles, three 12-gauge shotguns, an SKS-style rifle, more than 800 rounds of compatible ammunition and one conducted energy weapon.

Four vehicles were seized: a Mercedes-Benz GLC300, Chevrolet Silverado 2500 LTZ Crew Cab, Chevrolet Cruze LT Turbo and Cadillac CTS.

Police identified six accused from Winnipeg:

• Tarundev Singh, 32: Drug trafficking, possession, proceeds-of-crime and firearm-related offences; detained in custody.
• Devinder Singh, 57: Drug trafficking and proceeds-of-crime-related offences; detained in custody.
• Amandeep Singh, 47: Drug trafficking and proceeds-of-crime-related offences; released on a release order.
• Mandeep Singh Dutta, 37: Possessing a weapon and obstructing justice; released on a release order.
• Karanvir Singh, 24: Possession of a controlled substance — opium — and unsafe firearm-storage-related offences; detained in custody.
• Maganpreet Boparai, 25: Firearms-related offences; released on a release order.

Three accused were identified as being from Ontario:

• Tarnvir Sandhu, 37: Drug trafficking and proceeds-of-crime-related offences; detained in custody.
• Karan Joshi, 34: Drug trafficking and proceeds-of-crime-related offences; detained in custody.
• Manjinder Singh Sagoo, 43: Drug trafficking and proceeds-of-crime-related offences; released on a release order.

Those custody statuses reflect the November 10 police announcement. The release provides offence categories but does not identify the specific statutory sections or number of counts against each person.

The charges have not been proven in court. All accused are presumed innocent.

The potential penalties depend on the exact offence, the substance involved and whether the Crown proceeds by indictment or through the less serious summary-conviction process.

Drug trafficking: Under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, trafficking includes unlawfully selling, giving, transporting or delivering a controlled substance, as well as offering to do so. Trafficking or possession for the purpose of trafficking involving Schedule I drugs — including cocaine, methamphetamine, ketamine, MDMA and heroin — carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment.

LSD is a Schedule III substance. Trafficking or possession for the purpose of trafficking involving LSD carries a maximum of 10 years if prosecuted by indictment, or 18 months on summary conviction. The penalty for an unspecified controlled-substance pill depends on what it contains.

Possession of opium: Opium is a Schedule I substance. Unauthorized possession carries a maximum of seven years if prosecuted by indictment. On summary conviction, the maximum for a first offence is six months, a $1,000 fine, or both; for a subsequent offence, it is one year, a $2,000 fine, or both.

Proceeds-of-crime offences: One relevant offence is knowingly possessing property or money obtained through crime, under section 354 of the Criminal Code. If that is the charge and the value exceeds $5,000, section 355 provides a maximum of 10 years on indictment. For property worth $5,000 or less, the indictable maximum is two years. WPS did not specify the proceeds-related provisions or alleged amounts for each accused.

Unsafe firearm storage: Section 86 covers careless storage and breaches of firearm-storage regulations. If prosecuted by indictment, the maximum is two years for a first offence and five years for a subsequent offence.

Other weapon and firearm offences: The exact wording matters. For example, possessing a weapon for a purpose dangerous to the public peace under section 88 carries a maximum of 10 years on indictment. Unauthorized firearm possession under section 91 carries a maximum of five years on indictment. These are examples of relevant offences, not confirmation that either section was used in this investigation.

Obstructing justice: General obstruction under section 139(2) involves intentionally attempting to obstruct, pervert or defeat the course of justice. It carries a maximum of 10 years on indictment. The release does not identify the subsection alleged against Dutta.

The Criminal Code offences outlined above can also be prosecuted summarily. The general summary-conviction ceiling is two years less a day, a $5,000 fine, or both, unless another penalty is specified by law. The drug offences have the separate limits described above.

Maximum penalties are legal ceilings, not predictions. Any sentence would follow a conviction and depend on the evidence, the offender’s circumstances and the applicable sentencing rules.