Major drug Bust involving Asian criminal gangs in Montreal
-Eighteen arrested in Montreal area
-Thousands of pot plants seized
-Accused face a range of charges related to producing cannabis, and possession with intent to traffic.
Police were conducting a wide-ranging operation Wednesday morning on Montreal Island but were being very tight-lipped about what it involves.
“We don’t want to give any details,” Montreal police Constable Daniel Lacoursière said. “The safety of our officers is most important.”
Meanwhile, an unrelated operation by Longueuil police Wednesday morning netted thousands of marijuana plants that may have a street value of hundreds of thousands of dollars or more, Longueuil police Constable Martin Simard said.
Eighteen people were arrested, including men and women, and raids were conducted in 15 locations, including 10 homes in Brossard, three warehouses in Montreal, one residence in Old Longueuil and one in home in Candiac, he added.
An unspecified amount of cash was also seized as well as hydroponic equipment for growing the plants. The plants range in maturity, Simard said.
The network got its hydroponic equipment from the same supplier in Longueuil, he added. The group is not considered part of any other known organized crime organization.
As many as 125 police officers were involved in what is known as Operation Container.
Those arrested are mainly Asian in origin and do not speak English or French, so police will need interpreters to obtain more information about them, Simard said.
As the situation continues to unfold, we will publish additional information.
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