Toronto Police Service
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News Release
Results of Project FOCUS, 55 Division
Broadcast time: 09:41 AM
Date: Friday, Jul 05, 2024
Unit: 55 Division
Case #: N/A
The Toronto Police Service is informing the public of the results of Project FOCUS, which commenced on November 20, 2023, and concluded on July 1, 2024. This project was conducted by members of 55 Division in response to community concerns about street-level criminal activity. Specific areas were targeted based on reported crime data.
The intelligence driven response focused on the South Riverdale neighbourhood as well Danforth Avenue, particularly around the intersections of Danforth Avenue and Greenwood Avenue and Danforth Avenue and Main Street.
Through the use of various strategies, Project FOCUS successfully addressed community issues.
The following are the results of Project FOCUS:
Liquor Licence Enforcement Checks – 95
Liquor Licence Charges Against Establishments – 16
Wanted People Arrested – 46
Parties Arrested For Drug Offences – 27
Total Arrests – 73
Total weight of drugs seized:
Cocaine – 1,556.52 grams
Fentanyl – 610.08 grams
Methamphetamine – 5,063.21 grams
Oxycodone – 439.71 grams
Psilocybin Mushroom – 5,063.21 grams
On behalf of 55 Division and the Toronto Police Service, we would like to thank the community for co-designing and co-developing Project FOCUS and partnering with us to improve community safety and well-being.
Constable Laurie McCann for Constable Lucas Agnew
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