Toronto police service chief Myron Demkiw, left, is joined by York regional police chief Jim MacSween, centre, and YRP deputy chief Ryan Hogan at a press conference to announce the results of ‘Project South,’ a lengthy investigation into organized crime and corruption at York Regional police headquarters in Aurora, Ont., on Feb. 5, 2026. The Canadian Press/Jon Blacker
Numerous charges including drug trafficking, bribery, and breach of trust have been laid against seven Toronto police officers and one retired officer after a major investigation into organized crime in the Greater Toronto Area.
The charges were announced at a Feb. 5 press conference attended by York Regional Police (YRP) Chief Jim MacSween, along with Toronto police service chief Myron Demkiw and YRP Deputy Chief Ryan Hogan.
