Project Blade Disrupts Drug and Firearm Trafficking

July 22, 2026 Media Release

Investigators with the York Regional Police Guns, Gangs and Drug Enforcement Unit have charged six people and seized drugs and firearms following a lengthy investigation into cocaine trafficking in York Region and the Greater Toronto Area.

The investigation began in 2025, after officers became aware of an individual involved in the trafficking of controlled substances and firearms in York Region and surrounding areas.

Over several months, investigators identified additional suspects and gathered evidence related to the distribution of firearms and controlled substances.

As a result, six suspects have been charged. On July 16, 2026, search warrants were executed at a residence in the Town of Aurora, a residence in the City of Vaughan and a residence in the City of Toronto.

During the investigation, officers seized 28 ounces of cocaine, with an estimated street value of more than $24,000, four firearms, one replica firearm, a vehicle, a motorcycle and $66,000 in cash.

Charged:                     

  • Antonio AUGUSTINO, 35, of Vaughan

 

Charges:

  • Weapons Trafficking 
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm x2
  • Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized x2
  • Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition x2
  • Tampering with Serial Number x2
  • Carried a Concealed Weapon
  • Possession of a Prohibited Device x2
  • Paulo MELO, 55, of Toronto
  • Weapons Trafficking 
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm x2
  • Tampering with Serial Number x2
  • Possession of a Prohibited Device x2
  • Sandra ROCHA, 55, of Toronto
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm x2
  • Possession of a Prohibited Device x2
  • Tampering with Serial Number
  • Shahriar DALIRI, 33, of Aurora
  • Conspiracy to traffic in a controlled substance
  • Trafficking of a Controlled Substance x3
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking x2 
  • Possession of proceeds obtained by crime over $5,000  
  • Carmelo PARISI, 30, of Aurora
  • Conspiracy to Traffic in a Controlled Substance
  • Trafficking in Substance x2
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking x2
  • Possession of Proceeds Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
  • Tyler AGNEL, 29, of Aurora
  • Conspiracy to Traffic in a Controlled Substance
  • Trafficking in Substance
  • Possession of Proceeds Obtained by Crime Over $5,000

The investigation is ongoing.     

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.

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