NEWS RELEASE
YORK REGIONAL POLICE
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Investigators with the York Regional Police Major Projects Unit have charged two people and made a large seizure of cocaine as part of an investigation dubbed Project Aries.
An investigation began in September 2022, regarding suspects believed to be in possession of large quantities of cocaine.
In January 2023, search warrants were executed at a storage locker in the City of Vaughan and at a residence in Richmond Hill. Both accused were arrested at the residence.
During the search warrants officers seized $8.9 million dollars worth of cocaine, $260,000 in cash and $100,000 in luxury clothing.
Charged:
• [Name removed], of Richmond Hill
• William Phung 39, of Richmond Hill
Charges:
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking
• Possession proceeds of crime
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police Major Projects Bureau at 1-866- 876-5423, ext. 6970, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-tips, or leave an anonymous tip online.
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Editor's Note, July 24, 2023: This article has been altered to remove the name of an individual as a result of charges being withdrawn in court.
