**July 12, 2024** – In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, RCMP officers arrested four individuals involved in a conspiracy to import and traffic cocaine in the Lanaudière and Sherbrooke areas.
The arrested individuals are:
- Billy Donais Cadieux, 26, from St-Félix-de-Valois
- Pablo Hernandez, 52, from Baie d'Urfé
- Michael Dubois, 37, from St-Denis-de-Brompton
- Juan Diego Hernandez, 28, from Laval
Search warrants were executed at two residences and a residential garage, leading to the seizure of 62.7 kilos of cocaine, $10,000 in cash, and several electronic devices. The cocaine was ingeniously concealed within the walls of a grand piano.
The investigation, initiated by a tip from Homeland Security Investigations, was carried out by the Eastern Region Federal Policing's Airport and Federal Investigations Detachment. The four accused remain in custody and will appear by videoconference on July 17. They face charges of importation and possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, and conspiracy under the Criminal Code. The investigation is ongoing, and further charges may be laid as the evidence is analyzed.
The RCMP appeals to the public for any information on illicit activities related to drug trafficking. Contact the RCMP at 514-939-8300/1-800-771-5401 or your local police department.
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