Halton, Massachusetts Police Arrest Multiple in Large Drug Trafficking Busts

Law enforcement agencies across Massachusetts and Ontario have recently conducted coordinated operations targeting drug trafficking networks, resulting in multiple arrests and significant drug seizures. In Halton Region, Ontario, Project Nightshade led to the arrest of three men and the seizure of $300,000 worth of drugs including cocaine, fentanyl, and a prohibited firearm. Similarly, in Massachusetts, brothers Elijah and Isaiah Tavares were apprehended in Weymouth for trafficking fentanyl and cocaine, with authorities confiscating over 4.5 kilograms of fentanyl, firearms, cash, and marijuana during a comprehensive search. Additionally, Boston Police arrested three suspects in Roxbury and Brighton, seizing large quantities of methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine, and other controlled substances, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat the drug crisis. These operations underscore the collaborative work of local and state police units in disrupting drug distribution and trafficking networks that impact communities on both sides of the U.S.-Canada border. Authorities continue to seek public assistance for further information regarding these investigations.