6 people arrested in investigation into drug trafficking in eastern Ontario and western Quebec
Six people have been arrested in eastern Ontario and western Quebec following an investigation into drug trafficking and a series of arsons and incidents of violence, according to police.
The Surete du Quebec says the major crimes division in Gatineau carried out operations to arrest the suspects in Brownsburg-Chatham and Lachute, Que. and Hawkesbury, Ont. on Thursday morning.
"The investigation began last February following a series of arsons and incidents of violence and intimidation linked to the control of the sale of narcotics in this sector between two criminalized groups," police said in a statement.
The six people will appear in court in Saint-Jérôme on Friday to face charges, including gangsterism and drug and firearms offences, according to police.
In March, police seized nearly 250 grams of cocaine, more than 15,000 methamphetamine tablets, two loaded 9mm handguns and $11,500 in cash as part of an investigation in connection to the case.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
Lanny McDonald and a few old Flames take the Stanley Cup on a surprise visit to the man who saved his life
The Stanley Cup was passing through town Friday, and Lanny Legend took it upon himself to take it for a surprise visit.
Bathroom break nearly derails $22 million project at city council meeting
A brief break during Wednesday's city council meeting in Saskatoon nearly cost the city dearly.
Chad Daybell sentenced to death for killing wife and girlfriend’s two children in jury decision
Jurors resumed deliberations Saturday on whether a man should be sentenced to death after being convicted days earlier of the murders of his wife and his girlfriend’s two youngest children in Idaho.
Robert Pickton stabbed with toothbrush and broken broom handle: victim's family
The family of one of Robert Pickton's victims says the convicted serial killer suffered an incredibly violent death at the hands of another inmate.
Father who killed one-year-old son with axe may be allowed to travel in southwestern Ontario
A Mennonite father who killed his one-year-old son with an axe may be allowed to travel to parts of southern Ontario in the coming months
'It feels like freedom': Why some Albertans like going nude in nature
Few people can say they accidentally purchased a nude beach — but Shelley can. When she saw a piece of land she could fondly remember camping on was up for sale, she inquired about it and ended up purchasing it. She soon found that there were already inhabitants on it.
This Calgary home has a giant tree in the middle, and it's for sale
There's a luxury 'tree home' for sale in Calgary.
China lands spacecraft on the moon amid growing space rivalry with U.S.
A Chinese spacecraft landed on the far side of the moon Sunday to collect soil and rock samples that could provide insights into differences between the less-explored region and the better-known near side.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by train in Brockville, Ont.
Brockville Police says a pedestrian has died following a collision with a train that was heading to Toronto.