July 28, 2025
RED FM News Desk
Officers from the Peel Regional Police 11 Division Community Incident Response Team (CIRT) have arrested and charged 11 individuals following a series of search warrants executed at residences in Mississauga. The enforcement action was the result of Project Bengal, a four-month investigation into drug trafficking and retail theft.
The investigation was launched after community complaints about suspected drug activity in the Meadowvale area.
CIRT investigators uncovered an organized crime group allegedly involved in trafficking illicit drugs while also targeting commercial retail outlets The group was allegedly stealing high-demand baby products—such as baby formula and vitamins—from local retailers and trading them for drugs.
Using surveillance and footage from community partners like Rexall, police identified key suspects and linked several incidents. Investigators located two main properties: one used to store stolen goods and another where drugs were being consumed.
Simultaneous search warrants executed at both addresses resulted in the seizure of over half a kilogram of cocaine, various other illegal drugs, and a substantial amount of stolen property. Investigators recovered approximately $30,000 worth of merchandise, which was returned to retailers, and seized $34,250 in Canadian currency believed to be proceeds of crime.
In total, 11 individuals have been arrested and charged with various offences related to drug trafficking and possession of stolen property. Authorities also executed 15 outstanding arrest warrants as part of the operation, resulting in 33 criminal charges laid against those involved.
Peel Regional Police are encouraging anyone with information related to this case to contact the 11 Division Community Incident Response Team at 905-453-2121, ext. 1100. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.peelcrimestoppers.ca.
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