Record haul of cocaine linked to notorious cartel seized in Toronto
Canadian authorities have seized $83 million worth of cocaine linked to a notorious Mexican drug cartel, officials announced Tuesday, marking the largest drug seizure in Toronto’s history.
The shipment of more than 835 kilograms of cocaine is said to be linked to the Jalisco New Generation drug cartel, which The Ministry of Justice has described Known as “one of the most violent and prolific drug trafficking organizations in the world.”
Toronto police said in a statement that officers discovered 475 kilograms of cocaine hidden in a truck and the remainder was seized from the stash. Press release. Police said the truck and its cargo were part of a larger transnational drug trafficking operation originating in Mexico.
The cocaine was seized as part of an ongoing investigation called “Project Castillo” that began in August.
Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw say on tuesday The cocaine is sure to make its way to other parts of Canada, from Newfoundland to British Columbia.
Kevin Masterman from the Toronto Police Service
“I can tell you that removing 835 kilograms of cocaine from our streets will make a huge difference to the well-being of our communities,” Demkey said.
Police arrested six people during the investigation, including two Mexican nationals and four Canadians who entered Canada legally
Arrest warrants were issued for three additional suspects – two Mexican citizens and a 60-year-old Canadian from Niagara Falls.
jalisco cartel Millions of doses of deadly fentanyl are produced and smuggled into the United States, often disguised as Xanax, Percocet or oxycodone. These pills can cause 70,000 overdose deaths every year in the United States.
