The Montreal City Police Service (SPVM) announced Tuesday that it had seized no less than 100 kg of cocaine the previous evening in a condo in Old Montreal. Such a quantity has an estimated value of nearly $2.5 million.
Searches also took place in Saint-Constant, in Montérégie. Two suspects, aged 38 and 46, were arrested by the police. They were to appear at the Montreal courthouse during the day on drug trafficking charges.
In addition to what the SPVM described as “an impressive quantity of cocaine,” investigators seized $230,000 in cash as well as various quantities of crystal methamphetamine, 2C-B, crack, MDMA and cannabis. , which are estimated to total more than $30,000.
According to evidence collected during the investigation, the traffickers apparently used the Old Montreal condo as a hideout for all types of narcotics in their possession. These drugs were intended to supply various organized crime distributors across the province.
The operation was led by the North Criminal Investigation Division (Narcotics) with the help of several specialized SPVM units. The investigation continues.
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