Winnipeg, MB – Winnipeg police have taken down two sophisticated drug-trafficking organizations, seizing more than $227,000 worth of methamphetamine, heroin, and chitta, a blend of the two. A total of 13 people were arrested in connection with the operations, which relied on mobile drug dealers, known as dial-a-dealers, to distribute narcotics at street level.
Project Khallas: May–October 2024
Project Khallas ran from May to October 2024, targeting a network operating across Winnipeg. Investigators, working with the Canada Border Services Agency and Manitoba Justice, searched multiple residences on October 30, 2024, in:
- The Maples (Oakburn Place)
- Transcona (Peter Sosiak Bay)
- Amber Trails (Daylan Marshall Gate)
- West St. Paul (Lewin Lane)
Police seized:
- 105 grams of heroin (estimated $58,000)
- 22 grams of methamphetamine (estimated $1,100)
- Multiple cellphones, drug packaging materials, cash, and identity documents
The alleged head of the network, a 53-year-old man, was arrested and charged with trafficking, possession of proceeds of crime, laundering, and breaching prior release orders. Additionally, six distributors aged 36–49 were charged with drug trafficking.
Project Black Dragon: June–September 2025
Project Black Dragon targeted a new network that had taken over operations from Khallas. The group trafficked chitta, a heroin-meth blend, using parcel delivery companies to transport drugs to residences.
Investigators identified two residences in West Kildonan (Saphire Place and Drimes Place) as part of the operation, with one acting as a drop-off point. On September 9, 2025, authorities searched both residences and five vehicles, seizing:
- Over 800 grams of chitta (estimated $168,600)
- Score sheets, cellphones, packaging materials
- 12 firearms
All six individuals involved were arrested. Police allege that the 45-year-old head of the network faces multiple charges related to trafficking and proceeds of crime, while the other five, aged 19–40, were charged with drug trafficking.
Law Enforcement Collaboration
Both operations were conducted with the assistance of Canada Border Services Agency and Manitoba Justice, highlighting coordinated efforts to dismantle organized drug trafficking. Authorities credit investigative work for intercepting these operations before the drugs could reach the streets.
Police warn that networks like these often exploit parcel delivery systems and mobile dealers to evade detection and encourage residents to report suspicious activity.
Conclusion
The takedown of Project Khallas and Project Black Dragon demonstrates Winnipeg police’s ongoing commitment to combating drug trafficking and organized crime. With more than $227,000 worth of drugs seized and 13 arrests made, these operations disrupt the flow of narcotics and help protect communities.
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