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16 charged in cocaine trafficking investigation in Quebec

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Previl, S. (2026, September 29). 16 charged in cocaine trafficking investigation in Quebec. Global News. https://globalnews.ca/news/12077101/16-charged-cocaine-trafficking-quebec/

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Quebec RCMP announced charges against 16 individuals involved in cocaine trafficking as part of "Project Chrome," an investigation that began in 2022. The operation led to the seizure of over $9 million worth of assets, including 14 kilograms of cocaine and more than $145,000 in cash. Among those charged are members of the Lopez-Oliverio family, with one suspect still at large believed to be outside Canada.

Written by AI on 2026-09-29, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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RCMP arrested 15 people in Montreal as part of "Project Chrome," an ongoing investigation into cocaine trafficking that began in 2022. One additional suspect remains at large abroad. The operation involved officers from the RCMP’s Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit and Money Laundering Investigative Team, along with assistance from The Canada Revenue Agency. Police seized over $145,000 in cash and 14 kilograms of cocaine, with a total asset value exceeding $9 million, including six buildings linked to the alleged criminal organization under restraint orders. Among those charged are members of the Lopez-Oliverio family, including Franco Lopez (61) and Pasquale Lopez (53). The suspects face multiple charges ranging from drug trafficking to money laundering and conspiracy.

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Topics

Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit Montreal Quebec RCMP The Canada Revenue Agency

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RCMP ORG · 3× Blainville GPE · 1× Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit ORG · 1× Franco Lopez PERSON · 1× Gatineau GPE · 1× Lopez PERSON · 1× Montreal GPE · 1× Quebec GPE · 1× Sainte-Julienne GPE · 1× The Canada Revenue Agency ORG · 1×

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16 charged in cocaine trafficking investigation in Quebec · assertive framing

Claims (14 extracted, 1 hedged)

RCMP in Quebec say 16 people have been charged in connection with cocaine trafficking, with the search ongoing for one person who is believed to be abroad. asserted

who → say → person

The arrests are the result of “Project Chrome,” an investigation that began in 2022 and included officers from the RCMP’s Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit and Money Laundering Investigative Team. asserted

that → begin → Unit

The Canada Revenue Agency assisted in the investigation. asserted

Agency → assist → investigation

Through the investigation, police determined six buildings were linked to members of an alleged criminal organization and are now subject to restraint orders. asserted

buildings → determine → orders

The total value of property seized, according to RCMP, is more than $9 million. uncertain

value → seize → RCMP

This includes 14 kilograms of cocaine and more than $145,000 in cash. asserted

This → include → cash

Of the 16 charged, 11 are from Montreal and range in age from 24 to 73. asserted

11 → charge → 73

Four of the accused are a 28-year-old and 55-year-old from Sainte-Julienne, a 44-year-old from Blainville, and a 30-year-old from Gatineau. asserted

Four → accuse → Gatineau

Several of the suspects are believed to be members of the Lopez-Oliverio family, including Franco Lopez, 61, and Pasquale Lopez, 53. asserted

Several → believe → Lopez

Police said one of the 16 suspects remains wanted abroad. asserted

one → say → suspects

trio → raise → ruling

The suspects face multiple charges, including trafficking cocaine, possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, laundering proceeds of crime, possession of and trafficking in property obtained by crime and conspiracy. asserted

suspects → face → crime

They have also been charged with offences committed for the benefit of or at the direction of a criminal organization, and various offences under the Income Tax Act. asserted

They → charge → Act

A court appearance is expected Tuesday with 15 set to appear. asserted

15 → expect → ?