York Region home invasions: 17 suspects arrested [Video]

Police in York Region have arrested 17 people who are allegedly part of a “multi-faceted criminal organization” involved in home invasions, armed robberies and drug trafficking in the Greater Toronto Area.

The results are part of a year-long investigation dubbed “Project Skyfall,” announced by York Regional Police Tuesday. The accused are facing a combined total of 83 charges.

Photo shows the people arrested in connection with York Regional Police’s Project Skyfall investigation.

“Today, we’re here to send a very strong message that the York Regional Police will not tolerate armed criminals violating the sanctity of the homes in our community. And we will use every resource available to us to eliminate the threats that illegal firearms and organized crime pose to York Region’s residents,” Deputy Chief of Investigations Alvaro Almeida said during a news conference.

In addition to the arrest, investigators also seized $14.4 million worth of drugs and three …