"A major corruption probe by police in York Region on Thursday led to the arrest of seven active Toronto police officers and one retired officer, accused of assisting organized crime. At least one of those officers is in custody, one is released and CBC News is working to determine the status of the others. Toronto police Chief Myron Demkiw says he's seeking suspension without pay for at least four of the active members, and says his service will be bolstering its professional standards."
"Const. Timothy Barnhardt, 56, is facing the longest list of offences, and York Regional Police Deputy Chief Ryan Hogan called Barnhardt the genesis of the investigation. Police allege Barnhardt released confidential information to criminals, which helped facilitate targeted shootings. He's also accused of supporting illegal cannabis dispensaries by accepting bribes in exchange for protecting against police investigation, and additionally of being involved in cocaine trafficking."
A York Regional Police corruption probe led to the arrest of seven active Toronto police officers and one retired officer on accusations of assisting organized crime. At least one officer remains in custody, one has been released, and the status of the others is unclear. Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw is seeking suspension without pay for at least four active members and plans to bolster professional standards. The Toronto Police Service has requested the province's inspector general of policing to investigate supervision and access to information systems. Const. Timothy Barnhardt, 56, faces 17 charges including drug trafficking and conspiracies and remains in custody.
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