Sudbury police arrest 61 people in downtown blitz

Police say an enforcement blitz in downtown Sudbury led to dozens of arrests and the seizure of $76,000 in illicit drugs.

A recent police blitz targeting crime in Sudbury’s downtown core led to the arrest of 61 people and the seizure of $76,800 in illicit drugs.

The targeted enforcement focused on drug trafficking, bail compliance and outstanding arrest warrants was conducted between Feb. 24 and March 7.

Throughout the 12-day initiative, officers executed 57 arrest warrants, laid 52 new criminal charges and seized cocaine, fentanyl and meth.

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More than $9,000 in cash was also seized during the blitz.

“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,” police said in a news release Tuesday.

“We are dedicated to prevention and risk intervention through the bail compliance and warrant apprehension program, with a strong focus on violent and high-risk offenders.”

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