More than 20 kilos of illicit drugs seized in raids near Rogers Centre

Toronto Police say the drug bust stemmed from an investigation that began in July.

Published Nov 04, 2026  •  3 minute read

Drug Squad officers executed two search warrants in Toronto and allegedly crystal methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl, ketamine, alprazolam, methamphetamine, MDMA, hydromorphone, oxycodone, Percocet, 2CB, drug packaging, digital scales, cellphones and a quantity of cash on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026. Photo by Handout /Toronto Police

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A 46-year-old man faces a slew of charges after more than 20 kilograms of allegedly illicit drugs were recently seized during the execution of search warrants in Toronto.

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Toronto Police say the drug bust stemmed from an investigation that began in July.

Members of the Drug Squad “commenced an investigation into an individual who was believed to be trafficking large amounts of narcotics” in Toronto,” police said in a statement released Wednesday.

Police allege the accused was involved in the trafficking of crystal methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl, ketamine, alprazolam, methamphetamine, MDMA, hydromorphone, oxycodone, Percocet and 2CB (a synthetic psychedelic and stimulant) throughout the city.

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Search warrants executed near Rogers Centre

Drug Squad officers executed two search warrants at two locations near Spadina Ave. and Bremner Blvd. – south of Front St. W. and steps away from the Rogers Centre. – on Oct. 27, police explained.

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“It is further alleged that 11 kg of crystal methamphetamine, 3.3 kg of cocaine, 770 grams of fentanyl, 5.4 kg of ketamine, 1.5 kg of alprazolam, 730 grams of methamphetamine, 500 grams of MDMA, 200 grams of hydromorphone, 50 grams of oxycodone, 40 grams of Percocet, 10 grams of 2CB, drug packaging, digital scales, cellphones and a quantity of Canadian currency were seized as a result of the search warrants,” police said.

Investigators subsequently identified and arrested a suspect. But police have not said when the accused was taken into custody.

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Winkle Peter Lejarde charged with 16 offences

Winkle Peter Lejarde, of Toronto, is charged with one count of trafficking in a Schedule I substance, 10 counts of possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, one count of possession of a Schedule IV substance for the purpose of trafficking, two counts of possession of proceeds of crime under $5,000, and two counts of failure to comply with a release order.

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He was scheduled to appear in court for a bail hearing on Wednesday.

Police have not revealed any information regarding prior interactions with the accused that led to his charges for allegedly failing to comply with a release order.

A man named Winkle Lejarde, then 43, was charged with 101 offences related to an auto fraud and re-vinning investigation on Aug. 9, 2024. Photo by Handout /Toronto Police

Man with same name busted in 2024 auto fraud probe

However, a man with the same name and age was charged with more than 100 offences related to an auto fraud and re-vinning investigation just over two years ago.

That Winkle Lejarde, then 43, was arrested Aug. 9, 2024.

He was charged at the time with 15 counts of uttering forged documents, nine counts of fraud over $5,000, six counts of attempted fraud over $5,000, nine counts of alter/remove vehicle identification number, six counts of attempting to alter/remove vehicle identification number, nine counts of forgery, nine counts of making a document without authority, nine counts of using a document without authority, six counts of attempting to use document without authority, nine counts of obtaining an instrument based on forgery, six counts of attempting to obtain by an instrument based on forgery, two counts of possession of an identification document of another, possession of a Schedule I substance, four counts of possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, and possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime.

The outcome of those 2024 charges is unknown.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to call the Drug Squad at 416-808-7350.

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