Project on gang violence led to 831 charges, $1.8 million in drugs seized, Hamilton police say
Bobby Hristova | CBC News | Posted: April 9, 2021 7:29 PM | Last Updated: April 9, 2021
Project Strong was a four month investigation that began in December to stop retaliatory gang violence
Hamilton Police Services' project focused on retaliation between gangs has led to 112 people charged and has taken roughly $1.8 million in drugs off the streets, police say.
Project Strong was a four month investigation that began in December.
"This project reflected a whole of service approach," said Deputy Chief Frank Bergen in a media release.
"Everyone from Patrol to our Guns and Gangs Unit were equipped with information to identify the individuals responsible for the increase in Hamilton's gun violence."
The police service states there has been a drop in retaliatory shootings between members of low level street gangs and drug traffickers since Project Strong started.
Officers seized 23 firearms, 23 weapons, $350,000 in cash and a wide range of drugs.
The service said there were 831 charges laid, as well as 87 warrants on residences and vehicles.