{"id":811,"date":"2026-02-05T14:44:04","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T14:44:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tbpanews.com\/?p=811"},"modified":"2026-02-09T17:03:06","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T17:03:06","slug":"toronto-police-arrests-project-south-briefing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tbpanews.com\/fr\/toronto-police-arrests-project-south-briefing\/","title":{"rendered":"Toronto police arrests confirmed as Project South briefing set for Thursday"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Toronto Police Association said several of its members were arrested on Wednesday as part of an investigation that sources described as linked to organized crime and corruption, with York Regional Police scheduled to provide an update on Thursday morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a statement issued Wednesday evening, the union said it was aware of the arrests and would ensure members receive due process and wellness support. It declined to comment further on the investigation or identify those involved, and said the actions of the arrested members should not reflect the broader police service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Police have not publicly outlined allegations or charges. Sources cited by Global News said at least nine Toronto Police Service officers were arrested in connection with the case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Project South investigation and pending police update<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>York Regional Police has described Project South as a lengthy investigation into organized crime and corruption. In a media advisory posted on February 4, York Regional Police said it will announce the results of the investigation at a news conference at its headquarters in Aurora at 10 a.m. Thursday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>York Regional Police Chief Jim MacSween and Deputy Chief Ryan Hogan are expected to speak, alongside Toronto Police Service Chief Myron Demkiw, according to the same advisory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Neither York Regional Police nor the Toronto Police Service released further details ahead of the scheduled briefing, and the number of arrests has not been confirmed by police.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Union response and next steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Toronto Police Association said it would not comment on the investigation while it proceeds, beyond confirming arrests of members and stating it would support them through the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further information on the scope of Project South, the identities of those arrested, and any charges is expected to be addressed at Thursday\u2019s news conference.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Toronto Police Association said several of its members were arrested on Wednesday as part of an investigation that sources described as linked to organized crime and corruption, with York Regional Police scheduled to provide an update on Thursday morning. 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