Police Raids

Radio reports this morning say there have been a series of raids across the Greater Toronto Area, perhaps for guns and gangs.

Presumably these raids were long planned and coordinated.

Odd then that they took place on the Thursday before a long weekend -- those arrested will likely not be able to get a bail hearing tomorrow -- especially if guns are involved. Weekend and holiday bail courts generally just adjourn matters so the net result will be bail hearings on Tuesday or Wednesday.

So the accused will have some time to ponder whether they should try to make a deal (and turn Queen's evidence) or exercise their right to silence.

This is a pattern I have seen before -- long planned arrests just before a long weekend. Some might suggest the timing was intended.