Durham police said 10 individuals were arrested and 40 provincial offense notices have been served after the completion of Project Expanse in Beaverton.
Last December, members of the North Division Community Response Unit (CRU), and Criminal Investigations Branch (CIB), with the assistance of front-line officers, began an investigation into the trafficking of illegal substances in Beaverton.
This project was initiated after police observed an increase in drug activity, and drug-related incidents in Beaverton. The project saw officers proactively patrolling, conducting RIDE lines, and attending special events.
As a result, 10 persons were arrested, 31 compliance checks were completed, 40 provincial offense notices were laid, and one Controlled Drugs and Substance Act Warrant was executed, police said.
The 10 accused were arrested for offenses ranging from drug possession, and drug trafficking to breaching release conditions.
During the execution of the search warrant a quantity of drugs, drug paraphernalia, replica firearms, and ammunition were located and seized.
Anyone with information related to this project is asked to contact A/D/Sgt. Naccarato of Project Expanse at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1505.