Toronto police arrest 48, lay 406 charges following 2 gun violence projects

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Toronto police arrest 48, lay 406 charges following 2 gun violence projects
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Toronto Police Service's 43 Division has arrested 48 people, laid 406 charges and seized 24 firearms after launching two separate projects investigating gun crime in the area.

Through Project Community, the 43 Division said it conducted 18 arrests, laid 109 charges and recovered six firearms. Toronto Police Service's 43 Division has arrested 48 people, laid 406 charges and seized 24 firearms after launching two separate projects investigating gun crime in the area.

Toronto police said that from April to June 2024, officers from various divisions and units arrested 30 more individuals, laid 297 criminal charges and seized another 18 firearms. Compared to this time last year, Forde said there have been 307 firearms discharges, which is up by 44 per cent.As a result of the combined projects, police said they've noticed a"marked decrease in gun violence," with only two reports of firearm discharges in July and August.

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