Drug raid puts dent in Montérégie trade

Posted By: Andrew Peplowski · 10/12/2012 9:55:00 AM

A series of drug raids has taken out a lucrative drug trafficking operation.

The Joint Regional Monteregie Street Gang squad, along with the Surete du Quebec, Longueuil Police and the Richilieu-Saint Laurent force carried out coordinated raids at three homes in Chambly, Marieville and Saint Basile-le-Grand last Friday.

14-people were arrested including the leader of the operation.

Police seized 1.3-million dollars worth of methamphetamine and marijuana, as well as a vehicle and 40-thousand dollars in cash.
They've also dismantled a drug lab.

All of the accused face charges related to the manufacture possession and  distribution of drugs.
Four of the 14 people arrested remain in police custody.

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