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7 days ago
- Global News
Gatineau police make largest cocaine seizure in service's history
Gatineau police have struck a blow in the fight against drug trafficking, making the largest seizure in their history: nearly 40 kilos of cocaine worth approximately $4 million on the black market. The operation began with the arrest of 26-year-old Simon-Didier Perron, originally from Gatineau, on July 9 in Montreal. Gatineau police officers, working alongside coounterparts from the Montreal Police Department, apprehended the suspect as he was driving his vehicle in the city. It was at this time that they seized 40 kilos of cocaine. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Perron had been released pending further proceedings, but he was re-arrested during a series of five searches conducted in two homes and three residences in Gatineau on July 16. The Gatineau police intervention group and canine unit were involved in the operation, which resulted in the seizure of other evidence and the arrest of four other people. Story continues below advertisement In addition to the cocaine, the police raids resulted in the seizure of nearly 2 kilos of methamphetamine, a .45 caliber pistol and ammunition, a 2021 Mercedes GLB vehicle, small quantities of GHB and cannabis and several cell phones. Perron appeared in court on July 17 in Gatineau, where he was charged with drug trafficking, possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, possession of other substances for the purpose of trafficking, possession of a prohibited firearm and several other firearm-related charges.
Montreal Gazette
22-07-2025
- Montreal Gazette
Police seize 40 kg of cocaine from driver in Montreal
A Gatineau man is facing a series of drug charges after police caught him with nearly 40 kilograms of cocaine while he was driving in Montreal on July 9. The Gatineau police operation began with the arrest of 26-year-old Simon-Didier Perron on July 9 in Montreal. Gatineau police officers, working with their colleagues from the Montreal police, apprehended the suspect as he was driving his vehicle and seized the cocaine. It was the largest such seizure in Gatineau police history and worth about $4 million on the black market, Gatineau police said Tuesday. Perron was released pending further proceedings, but was arrested again during a series of five searches conducted at five homes in Gatineau on July 16. More evidence was seized in these raids and four people were arrested. In total, the police seized 1,890 grams of methamphetamine, a .45 calibre pistol and ammunition, a 2021 Mercedes GLB, small quantities of GHB and cannabis, and several cellphones. Perron appeared in court on July 17 in Gatineau, where he was charged with drug trafficking, possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, possession of other substances for the purpose of trafficking, possession of a prohibited firearm and several other firearm-related charges. This story was originally published
