On July 12, RCMP officers arrested four individuals involved in a conspiracy to import and traffic cocaine. The operation was conducted in the Lanaudière and Sherbrooke area.
The individuals arrested are:
- Billy Donais Cadieux, 26, St-Félix-de-Valois
- Pablo Hernandez, 52, Baie d'Urfé
- Michael Dubois, 37, St-Denis-de-Brompton
- Juan Diego Hernandez, 28, Laval
Search warrants were executed in two residences and a residential garage. Officers seized 62.7 kilos of cocaine, which were concealed in the walls of a grand piano, $10 000 in cash and several electronic devices.
The investigation by Eastern Region Federal Policing's Airport and Federal Investigations Detachment was launched in response to a tip from Homeland Security Investigations.
The four accused remain in custody until they appear by videoconference on July 17. They face charges of importation and possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, and conspiracy under the Criminal Code. The investigation is ongoing. Further charges may be laid after analysis of the evidence gathered during the searches.
Appeal to the public
Do you have information on the illicit activities of individuals or groups of individuals involved in drug trafficking? Contact the RCMP at 514-939-8300/1-800-771-5401 or your local police department.