Sûreté du Québec officers in Argenteuil recently made two arrests after a narcotics search and seizure in Lachute.
On Wednesday, February 12, police officers searched a home on rue de l’Église in Lachute.
A 61-year-old man was arrested on the scene and later released. He will have to appear in court at a later date in Saint-Jérôme, where he could face charges related to narcotics, illicit cannabis and prohibited weapon offences.
A 50-year-old man was also arrested on the scene and later released. He will have to appear in court at a later date in Saint-Jérôme, where he could face charges related to narcotics, obstructing a peace officer, offences under the Income Tax and Tobacco Act and breach of condition.
During search operation, the police seized:
- More than 5 grams of cocaine;
- More than 10 methamphetamine tablets;
- More than 240 prescription medication tablets;
- 500ml of methadone;
- More than $160 in Canadian currency;
- More than 40 contraband cigarettes
The operation stems from an investigation initiated following information received from the public.
The Sûreté du Québec reminds that any information relating to the trafficking or production of narcotics can be communicated at any time, confidentially, to the Centrale de l’information criminelle of the Sûreté du Québec at 1 800 659-4264.
