Five people, three men and two women, have been arrested in connection with a suspected cocaine trafficking ring operating in the Greater Montreal area.
According to Montreal police (SPVM), the arrests took place in the Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve borough after searches led to the seizure of seven firearms, nearly $54,000 in cash and a variety of drugs, including cocaine, MDMA, speed, cannabis, hashish, crack and more.
Police note that “other evidence was also seized.”
The five individuals arrested are:
- Réjean Fuette, 45
- Jesse Colangelo Fuette, 20
- Anthony Colangelo Fuette, 18
- Sandra Anne Colangelo, 44
- Sabrina Lambert, 35
The five appeared at the Montreal courthouse on Wednesday to face several charges, including possession of prohibited firearms and narcotics with intent to traffic.
Anyone with information about drug trafficking is encouraged to call 911 or contact their local police station.
An anonymous tip can also be submitted to Info-Crime Montreal at 514-393-1133 or online.
Rewards of up to $5,000 may be awarded for information leading to an arrest.
