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I had been told the Clarence Square encampment would be cleared by now; someone, it seems got cold feet.
However, the police did remove a couple of people running a sizable illicit drug ring out of the camp.
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I noted in the past clear evidence of a criminal theft ring. (far more bikes than encampees by a few dozen at least)
This camp does need to be cleared, with compassion for any who are legitimately homeless, but it is clearly a material criminal enterprise more than emergency shelter.
However, the police did remove a couple of people running a sizable illicit drug ring out of the camp.
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Two Toronto men charged after drug investigation at encampment at downtown Clarence Square Park
Police say they found drugs and a metal replica firearm while executing a search warrant on a number of tents in an encampment.
I noted in the past clear evidence of a criminal theft ring. (far more bikes than encampees by a few dozen at least)
This camp does need to be cleared, with compassion for any who are legitimately homeless, but it is clearly a material criminal enterprise more than emergency shelter.