A St. Thomas police van. (File photo by Miranda Chant, Blackburn News)Few details are available at this point, but St. Thomas police said they have just wrapped up the "largest drug project" in the service's history.
Police are expected to release more information at a news conference scheduled for Tuesday morning.
A release from St. Thomas police said a "significant" amount of drugs were seized, dozens of arrests were made, and nearly 100 total charges were laid.
SPS Board Chair Kelly Ash said the decision followed discussions with Acting Chief Mike Federico and aligns with practices at other police services.
The annual Canada Day parade will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, from Wildwood Park to Kenwick Park.
The $7.6 million project, which also involved water and sewer infrastructure improvements, began in 2024.
The Toronto Blue Jays dropped their third in a row Thursday, 6-5 to the visiting Texas Rangers, and the Detroit Tigers suffered a 2-1 loss to Houston.
The week-long celebration starts on Saturday and continues to next Friday.
Environment Canada said Thursday night that severe thunderstorms were moving further east after rain and high winds affected portions of the region.
