Project Cobra confiscated an estimated $55 million worth of methamphetamine and cocaine as part of a cross-border investigation.“We’ve heard the saying ‘cutting the head off the snake’ in order to cripple a criminal network, well, Project Cobra didn’t just cut off the head of the snake; these dedicated men and women took (out) the whole damn snake,” ALERT Supt.
Marc Cochlin said at a news conference on Wednesday.The investigation included numerous police and specialized agencies including the Calgary Police Service, Edmonton Police Service, U.S.
Homeland Security Investigations, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), Niagara Regional Police, Canada Revenue Agency, Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC), and RCMP units in Ontario, Nova Scotia, Saskatoon, North Battleford, Sask., and Osoyoos, B.C.Officers working on Project Cobra put a focus on transnational drug importation, drug trafficking and money laundering.A total of 928 kilograms of meth, along with six kilograms of cocaine were seized, as well as roughly $7 million worth of assets that have been seized or placed under criminal restraint.Of the 928 kg of meth seized, 342 kg was found in Wyoming, 395 kg was located in Los Angeles, 144 kg of meth was found in Calgary, and 50 kg of meth was found near Lake Koocanusa, B.C.
In a news release, ALERT said the drugs were all part of shipments destined for Alberta. ALERT officers charge ‘one of the most egregious offenders’ they’ve ever investigated One kg of cocaine was also seized in Calgary while another five kg were found in North Battleford, Sask.Two large homes, including a $3.5-million house in Niagara-on-the-Lake, two Mercedes G-Class SUVs, two.