Police raid homes in Gatineau, Ottawa; seize more than 600 grams of cocaine
Posted Aug 9, 2024 09:32:21 AM.
Last Updated Aug 9, 2024 10:01:10 AM.
A months-long investigation into drug trafficking in and around Gatineau has led to the seizure of drugs, weapons, money, a vehicle, and two 3D printers.
According to the Service de police de la Ville de Gatineau (SPVG), the investigation focused on two addresses in the region, one in the Plateau sector of Gatineau and one in Ottawa.
The investigation culminated in the SPVG’s insider crimes section raiding the two homes around 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6.
Officers seized a large quantity of cocaine and narcotics, as well as 3D printers used to manufacture firearm frames.
In total, the following items were seized:
- More than 600 grams of cocaine
- More than 6,000 methamphetamine pills
- More than 15 grams of crystal methamphetamine
- Five amphetamine tablets
- More than 50 Cialis tablets
- More than 300 grams of cannabis
- More than 10 grams of psilocybin
- Equipment used in the production and trafficking of drugs
- Two 3D printers
- Two printed pistol frames
- Several thousand dollars in Canadian currency
- A vehicle used to commit the offences
One man was arrested and has since been released. The SPVG says the accused could appear in court at a later date to face several drug and firearms charges.
