Warrants were being executed by more than 100 police officers in the latest phase of a police operation that began in 2023.
The Sûreté du Québec and several Quebec police forces were engaged in a series of raids Thursday morning as part of an ongoing crackdown on the illegal traffic of drugs and firearms.
Warrants were being executed by more than 100 officers in Pointe-Claire, Longueuil, Boucherville, St-Hubert, St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Mercier, St-Roch-de-Richelieu, St-Marc-sur-Richelieu, Repentigny, St-Côme, Ste-Émilie-de-l’Énergie, Fossambault-sur-le-Lacand Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier. This is the latest phase of a police operation that began in 2023.
A total of 11 suspects have been arrested thus far in connection with the investigation.
Thursday’s operation is being carried out as part of the CENTAURE program, a police strategy to maintain pressure on organized crime and reduce gun violence in Quebec.
Anyone with any information that could further the investigation is urged to call the CENTAURE information line at 1-833-888-2763.