Six individuals from Kitchener, Ontario, have been charged following the seizure of approximately $20 million worth of cocaine and $2.5 million in cash as part of Project Golden Frog, a joint investigation by York Regional Police and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).
Project Golden Frog Uncovered Major Drug Trafficking Network
The investigation began in May 2026 when CBSA officers intercepted and examined a shipment arriving from Panama that contained a large quantity of a substance believed to be cocaine. The CBSA immediately notified York Regional Police, who took over the probe. Investigators linked the shipment to a suspect with ties to Kitchener, leading to a series of coordinated raids.
On June 11, officers arrested three suspects and executed search warrants at a residence and a storage locker in Kitchener. During these searches, they seized proceeds of crime, including $2.5 million in cash. Further warrants were executed on June 17 at a residence, a business, and another storage locker in Kitchener, resulting in the arrest of two additional suspects and the seizure of more cocaine and cash.
Final Arrest and Charges
On June 23, the sixth and final suspect was taken into custody and charged with possession of proceeds obtained by crime over $5,000. In total, investigators confiscated 260 kilograms of cocaine, with an estimated street value of $20 million.
“Project Golden Frog is an excellent example of the strong partnership between York Regional Police and the Canada Border Services Agency,” said Deputy Chief Ryan Hogan in a news release. “Through this collaborative investigation, a significant quantity of illegal drugs was prevented from reaching our streets. This seizure represents an important step in keeping our communities safe.”
Those Charged
The individuals charged are Germaine Dunn, 48; Jeremiah Dunn, 22; Dean Daly, 48; Patrick Nkoranyi Kizito, 36; Abdifatah Abdirahman Omar, 33; and Natasha Thomas, 47, all residents of Kitchener. The charges include drug trafficking and possession of proceeds of crime.
Authorities urge anyone with information about this case to contact York Regional Police at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7817, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.
