Montreal police say 10 people were arrested in connection with an investigation targeting an alleged drug trafficking network operating in the city’s West Island.
A sweeping police operation led to raids in the Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Sainte-Geneviève, Pierrefonds, Dollard-des-Ormeaux areas, according to a statement issued by the department Monday.
The bust, which also took place in downtown Montreal and Quebec City, resulted in the seizure of nearly $100,000 in cash, four firearms and other types of weapons.
Police also seized more than $200,000 worth of narcotics, including cocaine, crack, cannabis, Xanax and Viagra. Read more: Two men arrested in West Island drug bust “The apprehended individuals all appeared at the Montreal courthouse last Friday,” police said in a statement.