
The Toronto Police made the largest cocaine seizure in Canadian history, confiscating 835 kilograms of drugs valued at 83 million dollars and allegedly linked to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). Myron Demkiw, chief of the Toronto Police, reported that the cocaine had the CJNG seal and had come from Mexico through the southern border of the United States before being intercepted in Canada.
The police operation, named 'Castillo', required months of work and collaboration from multiple agencies, including the York Regional Police, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and the Ontario Criminal Intelligence Service. This seizure highlights the growing influence of Mexican cartels in international markets and underscores the need for greater cooperation between Canada, the United States, and Mexico to combat transnational drug trafficking.
As part of operation 'Castillo', six people were arrested, two of Mexican nationality and four Canadians. Among the detained Mexicans are Jorge Luis M., 31 years old, and Jiménez Ávila R., 28 years old, both charged with several drug trafficking-related offenses. Additionally, arrest warrants were issued for three other individuals linked to the seizure, two of them Mexican and one Canadian.
The investigation revealed that 475 kilograms of cocaine were hidden in a vehicle, while the remainder was found in various hiding places following search warrants. Canadian authorities have made it clear their commitment to intensify efforts to combat cartel activities in their territory, aiming to protect border and local community security.