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Petawawa shooting investigation leads to 8 arrests, major drug seizure

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OntarioPetawawaOntario Provincial PoliceConspiracyDrug traffickingHomicideCrime

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An investigation into a March shooting at a Petawawa apartment building, where a gun was fired at the wrong residence, has led to the arrest of eight people and a major drug seizure. Police seized over 12 kg of fentanyl, 15 kg of cocaine, and 17,000 methamphetamine tablets, along with weapons and cash. Charges include drug trafficking and conspiracy to commit murder. The initial shooting suspect remains at large.

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  1. 1 March 22: Gun fired inside an apartment building on Wolfe Avenue, Petawawa.
  2. 2 June 5: Police executed search warrants in Ontario and Quebec, leading to 8 arrests and major drug seizure.
  3. 3 Saturday (June 7, 2025): OPP released news about the arrests and seizures.
  4. 4 Ongoing: Search for the initial shooting suspect.
  • Eight arrests
  • Significant disruption of drug and weapons trafficking
  • Ongoing search for the initial shooting suspect
What: Eight people were arrested and a major drug seizure occurred as part of an investigation into a shooting incident.
When: March 22 (for initial shooting); June 5 (for search warrants and arrests); Saturday (June 7, 2025) for news release.
Where: Petawawa, Ontario (Wolfe Avenue apartment building); Ontario and Quebec (for search warrants); Gatineau, Quebec (for one accused); Montreal area (where initial suspect may be).
Why: Investigation into a shooting where the wrong residence was targeted, revealing a larger criminal network involved in drug and weapons trafficking.
How: Police executed search warrants, leading to arrests and seizures of drugs, weapons, and cash.

An investigation into a March shooting at a Petawawa apartment building, where a gun was fired at the wrong residence, has led to the arrest of eight people and a major drug seizure. Police seized over 12 kg of fentanyl, 15 kg of cocaine, and 17,000 methamphetamine tablets, along with weapons and cash. Charges include drug trafficking and conspiracy to commit murder. The initial shooting suspect remains at large.