A large-scale joint investigation between the Ontario Provincial Police and the Sûreté du Québec has resulted in the seizure of approximately $4.1 million worth of illegal drugs and 115 criminal charges laid against 13 individuals across Ontario and Quebec.
The investigation, launched in November 2025 and known as Project Redline, targeted four separate criminal networks—one linked to fentanyl trafficking, two to cocaine distribution, and another involving counterfeit prescription drugs.
Search warrants executed on April 16 at multiple residences in Cornwall, Ontario and Montreal, Quebec led to the seizure of 20 kilograms of suspected fentanyl, 14 kilograms of suspected cocaine, and nearly 80,000 counterfeit prescription tablets. Police noted that the amount of fentanyl seized could produce an estimated 200,000 street-level doses, underscoring the scale and potential impact of the operation.
Authorities said one of the networks was connected to an individual currently incarcerated in a Montreal prison, prompting collaboration between the two provincial police forces.
The accused—ranging in age from 19 to 58—are facing a wide array of charges, including drug trafficking, conspiracy, and possession of property obtained by crime. Some remain in custody awaiting court appearances, while others have been released with conditions. One suspect is still being sought under an active warrant.
Police emphasized that none of the allegations have been proven in court and that the investigation into the origin of the drugs—believed to have been imported or produced using precursor chemicals—is ongoing.
Officials say the operation reflects continued efforts to disrupt organized crime networks and limit the flow of dangerous substances like fentanyl into Canadian communities.