Inner-city crime crackdown nets 600 arrests
A police operation to address drug-trafficking and related crime and disorder in Point Douglas and William Whyte netted more than 600 arrests. The Winnipeg Police Service’s north district commander, along […]
An extensive police operation aimed at curbing drug trafficking and related crime and disorder in the inner-city neighborhoods of Point Douglas and William Whyte resulted in over 600 arrests. Dubbed Project Revive, the initiative lasted nearly five months, from May 15 to September 30, and was overseen by the Winnipeg Police Service's north district commander and community representatives.
Concerns over the surge in criminal activity, including drug-related deaths, homelessness, and encampments, drove the authorities to launch the operation to address the issue. While the city saw a decline in overall violent crime in the previous year, Point Douglas and William Whyte witnessed an uptick, leading to the launch of Project Revive.
A total of 423 individuals were arrested during the operation, with 202 more apprehended for outstanding warrants. The officers executed eight search warrants, leading to the seizure of firearms, ammunition, a Taser, edged weapons, replica firearms, and illicit drugs. Among the drugs seized were approximately a kilogram of cocaine, a kilogram of fentanyl, and a significant quantity of pills.
The primary objective of Project Revive was to not only curb crime but also to connect unhoused community members with essential services and support systems. The police reported that 45 individuals were successfully linked to community services as a result of the operation.
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