As a result of separate drug trafficking investigations dubbed “Project KHALLAS” and “Project BLACK DRAGON”, the Winnipeg Police Service’s Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) dismantled two drug trafficking organizations within the city. The success of the projects is due in part to assistance from the CBSA, and funding from the Manitoba Criminal Intelligence Centre of Manitoba Justice.
Project KHALLAS spanned over a period of five months between May 2024 and October 2024 while Project BLACK DRAGON spanned over a period of four months between June 2025 and September 2025. Through the projects, several key individuals were identified and arrested, and large quantities of Heroin and Methamphetamine (mixed together to make what is known in drug circles as “Chitta”) were seized.
Project “KHALLAS”: R24-620
During Project KHALLAS, investigators identified individuals in various roles within the organization, which including mobile drug traffickers (dial-a dealers) used as the main form of distribution at street level. Neelam GREWAL , 53, was identified as the head of the organization and multiple residences were linked by investigators to the operation.
On October 30, 2024, investigators executed multiple search warrants, including residences in the 1-99 block of Oakburn Place, the 1-99 block of Sosiak Bay, the 1-99 block of Daylan Marshall Gate, and the 1-99 block of Lewin Lane in West Saint Paul. GREWAL, along with six accomplices were arrested without incident during the execution of the searches.
The search of the residences resulted in the seizure of the following property:
- Approximately 105 Grams of Heroin (Estimated Street Value: $58,000)
- Approximately 22 Grams of Methamphetamine (Estimated Street Value: $1,100)
- Multiple cellular phones
- Vacuum Sealer
- Packaging materials
- Canadian and US currency
- Identity documents
Neelam GREWAL is charged with Trafficking Heroin, Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Heroin and Methamphetamine, Possession of Proceeds of Crime Over $5,000, Laundering, and Breach Condition of his Suspended Sentence and Release Orders. He was detained in custody.
Dalgeer TOOR, 36, Ranjodh SINGH, 38, Manpreet PANDHER, 41, Sandeep SINGH, 42, Sukhraj Singh BRAR, 45, and Balwinder GREWAL, 49, were initially released on Undertakings and have since been charged with drug trafficking-related offences.
Project “Black Dragon”: R25-28135
Project “Black Dragon”, which began in June of 2025, was directly linked to Project “KHALLAS” when DEU investigators determined a new group of individuals had taken over the operation of the previously dismantled drug trafficking network. As in Project “KHALLAS”, it was determined that the drugs being trafficked were comprised of a mixture Heroin and Methamphetamine (Chitta).
Six individuals were quickly identified including 45-year-old Jagwinder Singh BRAR, who served as the head of the organization. Two residences, one in the 1-99 block of Saphire Place, and the other in the 1-99 block of Drimes Place, and five vehicles were also linked to the operation. It was also learned that one of the residences was being used as an initial drug delivery point using common parcel delivery companies to transport the illicit drugs.
On September 9, 2025, with assistance from the Tactical Support Team, simultaneous search warrants were executed at both residences and on five linked vehicles, resulting in the seizure of the following property:
- Over 800 Grams “Chitta” - Heroin/Methamphetamine mix (Estimated Street Value=$168,600)
- Score sheets, cellular phones, packaging materials
- (12 legally-owned firearms seized for public safety)
All five individuals were arrested within both residences.
BRAR is charged with multiple trafficking-related and proceeds of crime offences.
Prampreet Singh BRAR, 19, Sukhdeep Singh DHALIWAL, 33, Kulwinder BRAR, 40, Kuljit Singh SIDHU and Jaspreet SINGH, both 27, were initially released on Undertakings and have since been charged with drug trafficking-related offences.
The Winnipeg Police Service will continue to enforce laws and work collaboratively with other agencies and community members to disrupt these drug trafficking organizations that target vulnerable populations.