Ontario Provincial Police, working closely with the Windsor Police Service, have executed the largest fentanyl seizure in the province’s history—46 kilograms of the lethal opioid, enough to produce an estimated 460,000 street doses. The drugs, valued at roughly $6.5 million, were seized as part of a long-running investigation into organized crime that began in the fall of 2024.
The major breakthrough came on September 25, when officers carried out search warrants at three residences in the Windsor area and several associated vehicles. The raids uncovered a massive stash of illegal substances and contraband, including 3.4 kilograms of suspected cocaine, one kilogram of heroin, thousands of prescription pills, two loaded firearms, ammunition, 24 cellphones, jewelry, and $170,000 in cash. Two individuals now face multiple charges under the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
Chief Superintendent Mike Stoddart said the historic bust surpasses a previous provincial record set just months earlier and demonstrates the effectiveness of intelligence-led policing. He emphasized the growing cooperation between police services across cities, provinces, and even international borders to disrupt organized crime and curb the flow of fentanyl into communities.
OPP Commissioner Thomas Carrique highlighted that the seizure of more than 20 cellphones points to the sophisticated communication strategies used by drug networks. He underscored the urgent need to modernize lawful access legislation to give police the tools required to investigate and dismantle complex criminal operations fueling the opioid crisis.
Windsor Police Deputy Chief Jason Crowley praised the collaborative work of the joint task force, noting that removing such an enormous supply of fentanyl from circulation will undoubtedly save countless lives. The investigation remains active as officers work to determine whether the drugs were produced domestically or brought into Canada through international channels. Authorities say more arrests and charges may follow as the probe continues.