{"id":831375,"date":"2026-07-28T12:43:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T12:43:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/831375\/"},"modified":"2026-07-28T12:43:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T12:43:12","slug":"police-complete-operation-restore-in-week-long-safety-crackdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/831375\/","title":{"rendered":"Police complete ‘Operation Restore’ in week-long safety crackdown"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) says they have concluded their project known as \u2018Operation Restore\u2019, a week-long initiative in which they attempted to focus on community concerns relevant to public safety in Sandy Hill.<\/p>\n

OPS says the Operation Restore project took place between July 13 and July 19, and was in response to ongoing concerns about public drug use, drug trafficking and \u201cneighbourhood disorder\u201d in the Sandy Hill area. The operation involved members of the Community Outreach Response and Engagement (CORE) Unit, Central Neighbourhood Resource Team (NRT), and central frontline officers.<\/p>\n

Police say throughout the process officers conducted targeted enforcement related to the offences listed above, while performing community engagement, various problem-solving activities, and generally keeping a visible presence in the Sandy Hill neighbourhood.<\/p>\n

OPS reports that Operation Restore, among other outcomes, has resulted in the following enforcements:<\/p>\n

\u2013 10 arrests related to Criminal Code offences, outstanding warrants, and ongoing investigations
\u2013 16 community interactions
\u2013 20 drug-related interactions
\u2013 22 verbal Trespass to Property Act notices issued
\u2013 14 alcohol disposals
\u2013 2 vulnerable youth safely located and returned to appropriate care
\u2013 1 youth apprehended on behalf of Quebec authorities
\u2013 Approximately 35 grams of crack cocaine seized
\u2013 1 stolen e-bike valued at more than $3,000 recovered and returned to its owner<\/p>\n

The release published by Ottawa Police about Operation Restore says officers involved \u201cobserved a reduction in open drug use, drug trafficking, and associated disorder\u201d. They also say residents, businesses and other parties in the community provided positive feedback about the increased police presence in Sandy Hill, as well as the notable improvements to the community they observed during the operation.<\/p>\n

OPS\u2019 release ends with the following statement:<\/p>\n

\u201cOperation Restore demonstrates the effectiveness of a coordinated, intelligence-led, multi-unit approach to addressing community safety concerns, supporting vulnerable individuals, disrupting criminal activity, and enhancing public safety in Ottawa\u2019s central neighbourhoods.\u201d<\/p>\n

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