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Officers seize over $86,000 in illicit drugs and loaded handgun after traffic stop on Elm Street

Shortly before 12:00 p.m. on May 14, 2025, officers were dispatched to the area of Beech Street at Elm Street in relation to individuals and a vehicle believed to be involved in drug trafficking after City of Greater Sudbury Municipal By-law Officers contacted police.

Officers from Patrol Operations located the vehicle on Elm Street and conducted a traffic stop. When officers approached the vehicle to speak with the driver, they observed what were believed to be drugs on the front seat. While...

CRU officers seize close to $8,000 in drugs and recover stolen bicycle

The Greater Sudbury Police Service remains committed to holding offenders accountable by focusing resources on those who pose an elevated risk to the safety, security and wellness of Greater Sudbury. The Central Community Response Unit (CRU) is a specialty unit dedicated to consistent, visible police presence in our downtown core through reactive and proactive foot and bicycle patrols.

From May 9-13, 2025, CRU officers on bicycles executed 18 arrest warrants downtown and seized close to $8,000...

Officers arrest four individuals and seize drugs, replica firearms and cash

Around 4:50 p.m. on May 4, 2025, officers were dispatched to a property on Van Horne Street in relation to a weapons complaint. Information provided was that a group of individuals were seen in the park armed with what were believed to be firearms.

Officers arrived in the area and located the individuals matching the descriptions provided. Officers saw that one of the individuals appeared to be carrying a firearm. The four individuals were arrested without incident.

A search incident to arrest of...

18-year-old man arrested and charged after Robbery on the Kingsway

Just before 10:55 a.m. this morning, April 29, 2025, officers were dispatched to a store on the Kingsway in relation to a Robbery in progress. Information provided was that an individual entered the store, stole a packaged desktop computer and threatened staff by stating he was armed with a knife. The individual then fled on foot prior to police arrival.

Officers arrived in the area and located the individual matching the description provided. Officers took the individual into custody without...

Officers seize close to $11,000 in drugs after unwanted persons complaint

Just before 4:15 p.m. on April 24, 2025, officers were dispatched to a residence on Whittaker Street in relation to unwanted persons inside the residence. Information provided was that individuals were unlawfully present in the lower unit of the residence and the homeowner wanted them removed.

Officers arrived on scene and were given permission by the homeowner to enter the lower unit as the individuals inside were trespassing. While speaking with the individuals, officers saw illicit drugs and...