By Chelsey St-Pierre
The Suburban

Montreal police (SPVM) arrested five suspects on October 2 and 4 as part of two-phase operation aimed at dismantling a drug trafficking network operating mainly in the West End and West Island of Montreal.

Searches were conducted in the boroughs of Ville-Marie and Anjou as well as in the Town of Mount Royal which led to the seizure of 36 kilograms of cocaine, $236,305 in cash and three watches worth $65,000.

Four of the five suspects were apprehended on October 2, 2024 in various locations including Pointe-Claire, downtown Montreal and the Town of Mount Royal. The suspects were aged 29, 31, 36 and 58. The fifth suspect, aged 32 years old, was arrested on October 4, 2024, in Anjou.

All of the five suspects were released following their arraignment pending further legal proceedings. They may face charges of possession and trafficking of narcotics, according to the SPVM.

The investigation and arrests were carried out by the criminal investigation and narcotics division of Montreal west end territories, in close collaboration with several SPVM units and with agents from neighbourhood stations 4, 5, 20, 26 and 46.

As the investigation is still ongoing, any person who may have information concerning the investigation is asked to dial 911 or visit their neighbourhood station. It is also possible to report any information anonymously and confidentially via Info-Crime Montreal at 514 393-1133 or via the reporting form available at infocrimemontreal.ca.