Winnipeg police made over 600 arrests during a four-and-a-half-month project aimed at curbing drug trafficking and crime in the William Whyte and Point Douglas neighbourhoods. Police announced the results of Project Revive during a news conference on Thursday. The project ran from May 15 to Sept. 30. Police said the two neighbourhoods are in the grip of a drug crisis. Drug trafficking has contributed to deaths from addiction, more homelessness and encampments, they said. Violent crime fell overall in Winnipeg in 2025, but police said crime kept rising in these two neighbourhoods. As part of the project, police worked with residents and community agencies to reduce crime and connect vulnerable people to supports. Police conducted 423 arrests as part of the project and arrested 202 others on warrants. Officers also executed eight search warrants and disrupted a break-and-enter network. “I just want to say to all the criminals that are doing these crimes, you better find another address,” said William Whyte Neighbourhood Association president Darrell Warren during the news conference. “I’m telling you this today, as a resident, a longtime resident, that you will not be tolerated here, in the North End, or the Point Douglas area.” Twelve community agencies took part, and officers engaged with 24 encampments, police said. Forty-five people were connected directly to community services and six referrals were made. Officers also administered naloxone 124 times between July 1 and Aug. 31. Police seized about $250,000 worth of illicit drugs, four handguns, 10 shotguns and rifles, a large amount of ammunition, two bulletproof vests, a conducted energy weapon, eight-edged weapons and 13 replica firearms. They also seized about $45,000 in Canadian currency and six e-bikes valued at $2,000 each. This story will be updated.
