Seven men are in custody after a series of police raids in the Montreal area Wednesday morning targeting a drug-trafficking network with links to organized crime. The operation, dubbed Project Estacade, follows raids mounted in November 2015 that targeted a drug-trafficking network run by Montreal's Mafia, Hells Angels and street gangs. Network 'very active' in cocaine trade​Police described the network targeted by today's raids as "very active" in Montreal's cocaine trade. (SQ photo)The seven men are expected to appear in a Montreal court Wednesday afternoon to face charges. "We'll know a bit more this afternoon once they appear in court, and the exact charges will be laid out."

Source: CBC News February 01, 2017 19:07 UTC