A series of drug busts over a 50-day focus on mid-level drug dealers has led to the seizure of $1 million worth of methamphetamine and the arrests of five people, the Winnipeg Police Service said Friday. Over the 50 days, the Winnipeg police drug enforcement and street crime units targeted mid-level drug dealers, focusing on methamphetamine, cocaine and heroin, police said at a Friday morning news conference. That crackdown lead to the seizure of more than 10 kilograms of meth, as well as $127,000 worth of heroin, $5,000 worth of fentanyl and $40,000 in cash through multiple investigations. "This is money that would have went directly into the hands of organized crime," said WPS organized crime unit Insp. It lead to the seizure of more than 10 kilograms of meth, as well as heroin and cocaine.

Source: CBC News January 11, 2019 18:11 UTC