Ontario police seize over $1M in cocaine, $300K in cash in major drug bust
Police in Cornwall, Ont. have seized approximately $1.3 million worth of cocaine and $300,000 in cash as part of a major drugs investigation.
- Sign up now for daily CTV News Ottawa newsletters
- The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News App
The Cornwall Police Service announced the results of the investigation, dubbed Project Resurrection, after a search warrant was executed in the area of Portland Drive on June 25.
The seizure was conducted with assistance from the Canada Border Services Agency, the Criminal Intelligence Service of Ontario and Ontario Provincial Police.
"A substantial quantity of illicit drugs were seized during this investigation," said Cornwall police chief Shawna Spowart in a news release on Tuesday.
"This operation is a testament to our ongoing commitment of combatting drug trafficking and protecting our community."
A 37-year-old from Cornwall was charged with:
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - cocaine
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
- Two counts of possession of prohibited device or ammunition
- Two counts of possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order
A 38-year-old from Cornwall was charged with:
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - cocaine
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
- Two counts of possession of prohibited device or ammunition
Police allege the pair were also in possession of weapons as well as digital scales and packaging material.
Both were held in custody to await a bail hearing.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
'I'm not leaving': Biden meets with top Democrats, rejects calls to abandon campaign
U.S. President Joe Biden vowed to stay in the 2024 presidential race during a call with campaign staff on Wednesday and sought to reassure top Democrats on Capitol Hill that he is fit for reelection despite his shaky debate performance last week.
'Not my finest moment:' Police called to dispute between Ottawa city councillor and daycare owner
Ottawa city councillor Clarke Kelly says he is not apologizing after a Kinburn daycare owner alleged he screamed and swore in front of children during a dispute that saw police called to the scene on Wednesday afternoon.
Is Greece's six-day work week an option in Canada? An expert weighs in
As some Canadian companies explore offering staff a four-day work week, experts are watching Greece's move closely and suggest it could work in Canada.
Irish prime minister 'appalled' by Montrealer's death after alleged assault
Ireland's prime minister says he's "absolutely appalled" by an assault in the country's capital that resulted in the death of a tourist from Montreal.
Ontario man suffers cardiac arrest in Florida. This is why insurance won't cover his $620,000 hospital bill
An Ontario man who wanted to spend time with his family in Florida was hospitalized after suffering a cardiac arrest at the airport as he was about to fly back to Canada.
No tsunami threat after multiple earthquakes recorded off Vancouver Island
Five earthquakes were recorded in quick succession off the British Columbia coast on Wednesday afternoon.
Hudson's Bay Co. to purchase U.S. department store Neiman Marcus: reports
Hudson's Bay Co. has reached a deal to buy luxury department store chain Neiman Marcus, according to media reports.
Trudeau focused on governing, fighting right-wing populism following byelection loss
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been taking calls from different members of his Liberal caucus following the party's historic byelection loss in a Toronto riding last week, but the prime minister said his focus remains on governing.
Canadian feels 'abandoned' in Mexico after WestJet strike
More than 1,100 WestJet flights and counting have been cancelled since last Thursday, when a strike by the airlines mechanics union grounded travel plans for more than 100,000 customers.