Project Forge Results in the Seizure of an Estimated 1.5 Million in Illicit Drugs

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made an arrest and seized a combined 56 kilograms of Opium and Cocaine following a lengthy drug trafficking investigation.

In the fall of 2025 investigators with the Regional Drug and Organized Crime Unit began an investigation into illicit drug trafficking occurring within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) which resulted in a suspect being identified.

On February 9, 2026, HRPS officers executed Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrants at two locations and an associated vehicle which led to the arrest of Aden Zedan.

As a result of the investigation police seized:

•          36 kilograms of opium
•          20 kilograms of cocaine
•          $15,000 – $20,000 of bundled Canadian currency

The wholesale value of the seized drugs is an estimated 1.5 million dollars.

Aden Zedan, 22, of Toronto, has been charged with the following:

•          Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
•          Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Opium

Zedan has been held in custody pending a bail hearing in Milton.

“The results of Project Forge demonstrate our commitment to making the community safer by targeting those who distribute toxic substances, especially opioids into our neighbourhoods”, said Detective Sergeant Ryan Eacrett, Regional Drugs and Organized Crime.  “Major drug seizures like this not only prevent potential drug poisonings, they disrupt criminal networks and send a clear message that our investigators will hold those who profit from this harm accountable.”

An accompanying video can be found HERE

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the Regional Drug and Organized Crime Unit at 905-825-4747 ext.5331

Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. "See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers" at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.

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