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Winnipeg’s Downtown Crackdown and the Path Forward | Winnipeg News
Winnipeg’s downtown got a major safety boost as the police launched a ten-day drug crackdown, drawing praise from the Chamber of Commerce for tackling open drug use and trafficking that’s made residents feel unsafe. Starting June 24th, the operation hit hotspots like Main Street, detaining over 100 people in just two days — and expanded to other neighborhoods. While the move sparked backlash from some outreach groups who felt left out, police later met with them to acknowledge better collaboration was needed. With numbers still being tallied, the Chamber is calling for a long-term plan…
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