Toronto Police Seize Record $83 Million Cocaine Shipment Linked to Mexican Cartel

Authorities confiscated 835 kilograms of cocaine believed to be connected to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel in a historic drug bust.

Toronto police announced the largest cocaine seizure in the city’s history, with 835 kilograms of the drug valued at $83 million confiscated.
The cocaine is alleged to have ties to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, a violent and prolific Mexican drug trafficking organization.
The operation, known as Project Castillo, began in August 2024 and involved coordination with multiple agencies, including the RCMP and CBSA.
Six suspects, including two Mexican nationals and four Canadians, were arrested, while three suspects remain at large, including two believed to be in Mexico.
Authorities noted the seizure disrupted cartel operations, raising the street price of cocaine in Canada by 20% and dealing a financial blow to organized crime.