Charges against three men involved in an organized fentanyl trafficking ring have been dropped after it was discovered that a Victoria Police officer involved in the investigation was under criminal investigation himself. The police detachment is accused of botching its own investigation by trying to hide the officer's involvement. The case, known as 'Project Juliet,' resulted in three arrests and the seizure of $30 million worth of fentanyl.
After seizing more than $30 million worth of drugs, cash and weapons three years ago, a Victoria Police (VicPD) case is in tatters all because of alleged police misconduct . Charges against three men they called members of an “ organized fentanyl trafficking ring ,” one of them a paroled murderer, have all been quietly stayed after finding out a VicPD officer involved in the investigation was himself, under a criminal investigation.
The investigation, known as “Project Juliet,” resulted in three arrests and the seizure of $30 million worth of fentanyl. A judge says the police detachment botched its own investigation, which was by trying to hide the fact that “disgraced” former VicPD officer. “There were mistakes that were made,” Chief Del Manak told reporters Wednesday. “Our officers tried to minimize Ferris’ involvement while maintaining the integrity of this investigation.” The ruling says VicPD changed the date the investigation began, misleading Crown, defence, and Justices by claiming it began nearly two months later than it actually had
Victoria Police Case Drugs Cash Weapons Police Misconduct Organized Fentanyl Trafficking Ring Investigation Criminal Investigation Project Juliet Arrests Seizure Chief Del Manak Mistakes Integrity Crown Defence Justices
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