"Justice Rita Maxwell ordered Brian Da Costa's detention and vacated the lower court's decision, which had allowed his release under house arrest supervised by three sureties."
"Da Costa is facing 16 charges, including bribing a peace officer, trafficking drugs and police uniforms, and conspiracy to obstruct justice."
"York police Deputy Chief Ryan Hogan described Da Costa as a key figure in a GTA-based criminal network allegedly running a sophisticated drug trafficking operation with international ties."
"Seven current Toronto police officers and one retired constable have been charged alongside 20 civilians in the wide-ranging corruption and organized crime investigation."
Brian Da Costa, accused of drug trafficking and conspiracy to kill a corrections officer, had his bail revoked by Justice Rita Maxwell. The Crown sought a review of his earlier release on a $1.5 million bail. Da Costa faces 16 charges, including bribing a peace officer and trafficking drugs. He is linked to a GTA-based criminal network and a corruption probe named Project South, which has implicated several police officers. The details of the bail review are protected under a publication ban to ensure a fair trial.
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