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Officers discovered 475 kilos of cocaine concealed in a semi-truck container. The remaining drugs were seized after police executed warrants at stash houses belonging to the network.
The truck and its cargo were part of a larger transnational drug trafficking operation originating in Mexico. Chief Myron Demkiw said the drugs seized have ties to the CJNG (Jalisco New Generation Cartel).
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Project Castillo
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The project began in August 2024 and was led by the Toronto Police Service Drug Squad – Major Projects, with assistance from York Regional Police, the Canada Border Services Agency, and the RCMP Windsor Border Integrity Unit.
“The reduced accessibility means fewer opportunities for these drugs to enter and infiltrate vulnerable communities,” he pointed out. “As you know, the illicit drug supply fuels Canada’s ongoing public health crisis. Each kilogram of cocaine removed from our streets represents lives potentially saved from overdose.
Organized Crime Enforcement Superintendent Paul MacIntrye said a seizure of this magnitude cannot be understated.
“It represents a blow to organized crime and a meaningful step in protecting the safety and well-being of not only Toronto’s residents, but communities across Canada,” he noted. “Illicit drugs, like cocaine, are not simply commodities for criminal enterprises. They are drivers of violence, addiction and tragedy in our communities. By removing over 835 kilograms of cocaine from circulation, we have directly disrupted the supply chain and created a ripple effect.”
The four Canadians arrested for trafficking included Marlon Matthews, Omar Fair, Kevin Figueiredo and 20-year old Adriana Alexandra Jiron Zeledon.
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Wanted Fugitives
Arrest warrants have been issued for 60-year-old Robert Nolin of Niagara Falls who police believe is in Canada and Alexis Arroyo and Marco Riviera, both 31, who are thought to be in Mexico.
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| Marco Rivera, believed to be in Mexico. |
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| Alexis Arroyo, believed to be in Mexico. |
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| Robert Nolin of Niagara Falls. |
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