A significant drug bust in Cornwall and Montreal led to the arrest of 13 individuals and the seizure of over $4.1 million in illegal substances. Police executed search warrants at three residences in Cornwall and four in Montreal on April 16. The operation targeted four independent criminal networks involved in drug trafficking.
Key details:
- The raids netted 20 kilograms of suspected fentanyl, 14 kilograms of suspected cocaine, and 80,000 counterfeit prescription tablets.
- The coordinated effort resulted in a total of 115 charges against the arrested individuals.
- The investigation began in November and involved the Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau and the Provincial Operations Intelligence Bureau.
Tyler Bertrand, a 24-year-old from Cornwall, faces charges related to trafficking fentanyl and possession of property obtained by crime. A 53-year-old Cornwall man has also been charged with sexual assault and invitation to sexual touching. Additionally, a 13-year-old youth has been charged with theft under $5,000 and assault.
On May 1, a 47-year-old woman from Cornwall was charged with shoplifting, followed by another shoplifting charge against a 58-year-old woman on May 3. A 16-year-old youth is scheduled to appear in court on June 11 for an assault charge.
The investigation into these drug-trafficking activities has revealed a complex network operating between Cornwall and Montreal. Authorities have not disclosed whether further arrests are expected as inquiries continue.
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