Toronto Police Charged in Sweeping Drug and Corruption Case

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Vjosa IsaiFebruary 6, 2026 at 12:01 AM

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In Toronto, eight police officers, including one retired, have been charged with criminal corruption, bribery, drug trafficking, harassment, and unauthorized use of a computer in connection to a sweeping investigation that began in June 2025. The investigation was triggered by an incident involving three hit men targeting a prison manager's home. Constable Timothy Barnhart is accused of unlawfully accessing and sharing confidential information about the manager with the criminal group that orchestrated the attempted assassination. The investigation revealed a network of officers allegedly involved in organized criminal activity and drug trafficking. The charges have shaken the Toronto Police Service.

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Associated Press 30% Canada 60% Toronto ×470% Timothy Barnhart ×280% Toronto Police Service ×290%

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police corruption 90% drug trafficking 80% police officers charged 80% organized crime 70% criminal network 70% hit men 60% prison manager 60% bribery 50% confidential information 50%