The investigation, called Project OTremens, "directly infiltrated the highest levels of traditional organized crime operating in the area," said Supt. Chris Leather of the RCMP said that the investigation's targets were 'well-known' members of crime organizations in the GTA. (Martin Trainor/CBC News)Leather called the targets of OTremens "well-known organized crime members," noting that Canada-wide arrest warrants have been issued for three others and police are seeking a fourth arrest warrant. The operation was conducted alongside a parallel investigation carried out by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in New York City to infiltrate the Bonanno and Gambino crime families. Several arrests were made in New York City as well.

Source: CBC News November 09, 2017 22:07 UTC