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Hamilton and Niagara police have arrested 28 people and seized $1.6 million in drugs following a month-long investigation.

Local officers partnered in May with Équité Association, the former Insurance Bureau of Canada, to complete the investigation dubbed as Project Grizzly.

As a result, police laid 222 charges, executed six warrants, apprehended two firearms and seized 19 vehicles valued at $597,000.

Officers also seized $1.6 million worth of illegal drugs, including cocaine, fentanyl and methamphetamine.

Police said the investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Sean Woodard at 905-546-3820 or Acting Det. Sgt. George Gallant at 905-540-5085.

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