Suspect wanted in Project Chatter fentanyl-firearms probe

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York Regional Police Guns, Gangs and Drug Enforcement Unit are seeking the public’s help in locating an additional drug trafficking suspect.

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Christopher Morgan, 27, of Toronto, is wanted for allegedly trafficking of a controlled substance in connection with Project Chatter, an investigation into the trafficking of fentanyl and firearms within York Region and the GTA.

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These efforts previously resulted in the arrest of 23 individuals, the recovery of 32 illegal firearms and a large quantity of drugs, including over 700,000 doses of fentanyl with a street value of more than $7 million.

Morgan is wanted for allegedly trafficking a substantial amount of fentanyl.

Police have been unable to locate him and a warrant has been issued for his arrest.

Investigators have released his photo and are appealing to the public for information on his whereabouts.

Suspect has ties in the GTA

Morgan is known to have ties to Vaughan and Toronto.

The accused is encouraged to seek legal advice and turn himself in.

Investigators are reminding the public that anyone providing assistance to him may be subject to criminal charges.

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Charged with a combined total of 330 criminal offences so far are Bogdan Butean, 31, Evan Taylor Lee, 61, Scott McFarlane, 50, Eric Allison, 34, and Lucia Stellato, 35, all of Richmond Hill, Dwayne Mark Willis, 32, and Reon Richie Alexis, 36, both of Mississauga, Julien Ragganandan, 35, Darryl Yong, 51, Daniel Vargas, 31, Shemar Tomlinson, 29, Jesse Boateng, 30, Chloe Mitchell, 22, Olanzo Renardo Nelson, 26, Darnell Wendel O’Neil Garnes, 29, and Nathan Edward Stewart, 42, all of Toronto, Daniel Salmon, 31, of Brantford, Kijaro Shyheim Kahleil Thomas-Scott, 29, Jayden Williams, 22, Jaeanna Leandra Livingston, 18, Rondell Solomon, 24, all of Ajax, Tyler Hutton, 26, and Kara-Leigh Ewin, 29, both of Niagara Falls.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police Guns, Gangs, and Drug Enforcement Unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7817.

Anonymous tips can be made by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or by visiting www.1800222tips.com.