Drug trafficking in Montreal: 36 kg of cocaine seized, 5 suspects arrested
Montreal police arrested five suspects last week in an operation they say is aimed at dismantling a drug trafficking network operating mainly in the west end of Montreal.
The arrests were made in Pointe-Claire, downtown, TMR and Anjou. Police say searches resulted in the seizure of 36 kilograms of cocaine, $236,305 in cash, and three watches worth $65,000.
The suspects range in age from 29 to 58. The SPVM says four suspects were arrested on Oct. 2, and the fifth was arrested on Oct. 4.
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Police say all five could face charges of possession and trafficking of narcotics.
Anyone with information can contact 911, Info-Crime Montréal at 514-393-1133 or online at infocrimemontreal.
