Eight current and former Toronto police arrested in organized crime inquiry

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Eight Toronto Police Officers Arrested in Organized Crime Probe, Eight Others Charged with Crimes Linked to Rackets.

A sweeping investigation by the Toronto Police Service has led to the arrest of at least eight current and former officers on charges related to organized crime infiltration. The probe, dubbed Project South, allegedly exposed a "corrosive" reach of organized crime into the force's highest echelons. Officers accused of accepting bribes, aiding drug traffickers, leaking personal info to criminals who carried out shootings, and protecting suspects in fentanyl trafficking cases have been charged.

Among those implicated are a father-son duo, both of whom allegedly leaked information to criminal associates. The investigation, which began in June 2025 after an attempt on the life of a corrections officer at a Toronto jail, has led to over 400 officers being involved, including from York and Ontario Provincial Police forces.

According to Deputy Chief Ryan Hogan, police officers unlawfully collected personal info and passed it on to organized crime members, resulting in "serious harm" in communities. Surveillance footage showing armed masked men attempting to murder the corrections officer was presented at a press conference, further highlighting the scope of the alleged corruption.

Seven civilians, including three accused in the murder plot, and four others with suspected ties to international organized crime have also been charged. One suspect, Brian Da Costa, allegedly operated a sophisticated drug-trafficking operation, which police seized 169 pounds of cannabis and one pound of fentanyl during his arrest.

Police acknowledged that the investigation also involved the tow-truck industry, grappling with gun violence, turf wars, and links to organized crime. The case against the officers is described as having "an incredible magnitude" and being without precedent in Toronto Police Service leader Myron Demkiw's tenure.
 
I'm still trying to wrap my head around this, like what's going on with our cops right now? 🤯 I mean, eight of them arrested for being part of some organized crime thingy... it sounds like something straight outta a movie from the 90s 🎥. And the fact that they were allegedly leaking info to criminals and helping them with their stuff is just wild. It's crazy to think about how many people could've been hurt because of this corruption. And now, they're saying that over 400 officers are involved? That's like half the force! 😱 I don't know what's going on in Toronto right now, but it's definitely not good.
 
I'm still trying to wrap my head around this stuff 🤯. I mean, eight cops arrested for taking bribes from organized crime? That's just disgusting 💔. I remember a friend who had a cousin who was involved in the tow-truck industry and they would always talk about how corrupt it was 😒. But I guess you can't really blame anyone for wanting to make a living, right? 🤑

The thing that gets me is how high up this corruption went 💪. The fact that there's a father-son duo involved in leaking info to criminals... that's just sickening 🤢. And 169 pounds of cannabis and one pound of fentanyl seized from some guy who allegedly ran a sophisticated drug operation? That's just crazy mind-blowing 🚨.

I don't know what the solution is, but I think it's time for us to question everything we thought we knew about our police force 💯. I mean, how much corruption can you have before it's just not sustainable anymore? 🤔
 
😬 This whole thing got me thinking... what does it say about our institutions when we see corruption so deeply ingrained? Like, how far down do you have to go before the rot affects even the highest echelons of power? It makes me wonder if anyone's really safe from the influence of organized crime, no matter how good they think they are. And what does it mean for our trust in authority figures when we find out that some of those supposed protectors are actually complicit in the very crimes they're supposed to stop? It's a sobering thought, especially when you consider the human cost - the 'serious harm' Deputy Chief Hogan mentioned... 🤕
 
😱 this is disgusting, can't believe people trusted these cops so much. like what kind of corrupt system lets this happen? 🤯 I mean, 400 officers involved, that's insane! What's going on with the Toronto police force, they're supposed to be protecting us not working for organized crime gangs 🚫💔
 
😒 This whole thing is just so messed up. I mean, 8 cops involved? That's insane. They're basically saying they've infiltrated the system that badly. It's like, what kind of corruption goes on within an organization that's supposed to serve and protect? And it's not just them, but their families too... like that dad-son duo who thought they were above the law. 🤢

I'm trying to understand how this happened, but at the same time, I don't wanna know. It's disturbing on a personal level. The fact that 400+ officers are involved is just mind-boggling. How did this happen for so long? What kind of culture do you need to have where people feel like they can sell out their integrity for a paycheck or some other form of gain?

It's scary, because if the cops can get corrupted like this, what's next? Are we gonna see more corruption in other institutions too? It's just... ugh. 😩
 
This is getting crazy 🤯! I mean, 8 cops outta nowhere? It's like something straight outta a movie. Organized crime has got some deep roots in the TPS if you ask me 🚔. I'm all for rooting out corruption and making sure those involved get brought to justice 💪. But at the same time, it's like... how much corruption can one police force take? 400+ officers involved? That's wild 🔥. And what about the civilians who got caught up in this mess? Poor guys, just trying to live their lives and suddenly they're charged with murder or trafficking 🤷‍♂️.

Anyway, gotta say, I'm glad someone's finally taking a hard look at this. Project South sounds like a real game-changer 💥. Let's see where it takes us... maybe we'll get some answers about what really went down in the TPS 🤔.
 
🤯 just read about this huge scandal in Toronto police force... can't believe 8 cops arrested for infiltrated organized crime & accepting bribes 🤑 it's like, how deep does corruption go? Apparently, they've got a whole project called "South" that's been going on since June. 400+ officers involved?! 😲 what's even more shocking is that some of these guys are father-son teams, which makes it even more messed up. And now 7 civilians & 4 others charged too... this is like something out of a movie 🎥. The whole thing just reeks of systemic failure and the need for massive reform. 👮‍♂️
 
man I'm still trying to wrap my head around this whole thing 🤯 it's like something out of a movie, but unfortunately it's real life too 😔 eight police officers just arrested for being part of an organized crime ring? it's like they're trading in their badges for guns and cash 💸 and the fact that they were able to infiltrate the system like this is just mind-blowing 🤯 what's even more crazy is that there are seven civilians charged too, including three accused of trying to murder a corrections officer 🚔 it's like the whole system has been turned upside down 🔄 and I gotta wonder how many people were affected by this corruption? was it just some random cases or was it a full-blown conspiracy? 🤔 we'll likely never know for sure, but one thing's for sure: justice needs to be served ASAP ⏰
 
🤯 This is seriously shocking! I mean, you think police are above the law? It's like they're part of the problem, not the solution 🚔😱. I'm not surprised that surveillance footage showed armed men trying to murder a corrections officer... it sounds like a real-life movie plot 🎥. The fact that over 400 officers were involved is just mind-blowing, and it's clear that there's some deep-seated issues within the system.

The arrests of eight officers on charges related to organized crime infiltration is a huge deal, and it's about time someone brought these corrupt cops to justice 🎉. But what really gets me is the scope of the corruption - from leaking personal info to protecting suspects in fentanyl trafficking cases... it's like they were all in on it together 👀.

It's clear that this investigation has exposed some serious systemic problems, and I hope that it leads to real change within the Toronto Police Service. We need more transparency and accountability, especially when it comes to law enforcement 🕵️‍♂️.
 
.. can't believe what's going on in Toronto right now 🤯. I mean, eight police officers, including their own families, involved in organized crime? It's like something out of a movie 🍿. And the fact that they were collecting personal info and passing it on to criminals? That's just sickening 😷. I remember when I was growing up, we trusted our local cops, now it feels like they're more corrupt than the politicians 🤦‍♂️. The whole city is shook right now, it's a mess 💔. And what's with the tow-truck industry being involved? You'd think that's something completely separate from the police force, but I guess you never know 😳. This whole thing just goes to show how deep-seated corruption can be in some places... *sigh*... back in my day, we didn't have to worry about this kind of thing 🤔.
 
OMG, like, can't believe what's going down in T.O.! 😱 Eight cops arrested for takin' bribes and protectin' organized crime? 🤯 It's like, no wonder the streets are so violent right now! The fact that they were passin' personal info around willy-nilly is just crazy... like, how far does corruption go in those ranks?! 🚔

And can we talk about Brian Da Costa for a sec? 🤑 He allegedly had this huge operation goin' on, and the cops seized like, so much dope! 💉 I'm not sayin' it's all their fault or anything, but c'mon, Toronto PD, step up your game! 👮‍♀️

But what really gets me is that the investigation went down waaay deep - tow-truck industry, gun violence, turf wars... like, how do you even police all this?! 🤔 It's a whole 'nother level of corruption here. Guess we're gonna have to keep an eye on this one...
 
this is just crazy i mean i cant even imagine a scenario where cops would get involved with organized crime its like something out of a movie but at the same time how common does it have to be for this to happen like what kind of culture allows this to go on for so long 🤯👮‍♂️
 
I'm still trying to wrap my head around this one... I mean, who knew that corrupt cops were part of the problem? 🤯 It's like they say, you can't trust anyone, but this is just wild. I've been following this story and it's getting crazy - eight officers arrested, seven civilians charged... what was going through their minds?! 😲 And to think they were passing around personal info like it was candy... no wonder there's so much harm happening in the community. I'm just glad that some people are finally being held accountable. But at the same time, I'm wondering how this happened and who knew about it for so long... 🤔
 
OMG this is sooo sad 🤕🚨 I mean I'm glad they caught all these corrupt cops, but it's just devastating that they let organized crime run wild like this 💔 The fact that they leaked personal info and helped the bad guys is just disgusting 🙅‍♂️ And can you even imagine how many innocent lives were affected by their actions? 😱 I'm so grateful for the bravery of the corrections officer who tried to protect his life and for the detectives who are working tirelessly to bring these crooks to justice 💪
 
Man 😮 just can't believe what's going on in Toronto 🤯! I mean, 8 cops arrested on corruption charges? That's wild 🔥. And to think they were passing around personal info like it was nothing 📝. It's crazy how this whole investigation came together, from the attempt on a corrections officer's life all the way to the seizure of 169 pounds of cannabis and fentanyl 💨.

I'm not surprised that there are ties to the tow-truck industry and international organized crime though 🚮. Corruption is like a cancer that can spread quickly, you know? And it's heartbreaking to think about the communities that have been affected by this stuff 😔.

But here's the thing - we need cops who are on our side 💪. We need them to be transparent and trustworthy 📊. I hope that these arrests bring some accountability to the force and help clean up the system 🌈. Can't wait to see how it all plays out! 👀
 
🤯 I'm literally shook by this news! It's like, how far has corruption gone into our own police force?! Like, I get it, there's no perfect system and all that but to have entire officers working with/for organized crime? That's just insane! 😲 And the fact that they were passing on personal info and helping suspects in fentanyl trafficking cases is just chilling. It's like, what's next? Police arresting innocent people on false charges because of "friends" who are cops?! 🚔😷 I don't know how much more I can take to see real change happen... 400 officers involved in this mess? That's just crazy! 😅
 
man I'm not surprised at all about this scandal in toronto, like everyone knows corruption exists everywhere, even in law enforcement 🤷‍♂️ it's good that they're taking action though, project south is a sick name btw 👊 but can't help feeling bad for the eight cops who got caught up in all this, i mean they got caught because of circumstance not necessarily because they were evil people, some of them might've been just trying to make ends meet or protect their families 🤑 it's crazy how the investigation went from one thing to like 400 officers involved now that's a lot 💥
 
🚨 Just read about this huge scandal in Toronto... Eight police officers arrested in an organized crime probe? That's crazy! I'm glad they're taking action, but how did it take them so long to catch on? And what kind of corruption is going on in the force that these officers are involved with? It's like they're part of a gang or something. 😳

And wow, 400 officers involved? That's a lot! I'm worried about the communities that have been affected by this corruption. The fact that police were collecting personal info and passing it on to organized crime members is just disgusting. 🤢

I do hope they get to the bottom of this case and make sure those responsible are held accountable. It's like the whole system is being turned upside down, but hopefully for good reasons? Fingers crossed that justice will be served! 💯
 
🤯 This is just wild. I mean, eight cops, including some who are related... it's like something out of a movie. The fact that they were allegedly using their power to get info from innocent people and passing it on to bad guys is just sickening 🤢. And now we're finding out that there's this whole other web of corruption involving the tow-truck industry, gun violence, turf wars... it's like Toronto is being taken over by organized crime 😨.

I'm not gonna lie, as a kid who grew up watching cop shows and thinking they were all heroes, this is hard to process. I mean, how could people in power do that? How did we miss this for so long? 🤔 It's like, what does it say about us as a society when our own law enforcement can be corrupted by the very thing they're supposed to fight against?

I know the cops who are being charged aren't all guilty, but the fact that some of them were involved in this stuff is just disturbing. And now we gotta worry about innocent civilians getting caught up in it too... it's a mess 🤯.
 
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