Seized suspected fentanyl. (Provided by Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau)
A major police operation has led to the dismantling of several independent drug-trafficking networks operating in eastern Ontario and Montreal, following the seizure of illicit substances with an estimated street value exceeding $4.1 million.
The investigation, known as Project REDLINE, was launched in November 2025 by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, with support from the Provincial Operations Intelligence Bureau. The intelligence-led initiative targeted drug-trafficking activities in Cornwall and Montreal.
Through a range of investigative techniques, officers identified four separate criminal networks, including one trafficking fentanyl, two involved in cocaine distribution, and another dealing in both counterfeit prescription medications and cocaine.
Due to the interprovincial scope of the investigation, the OPP partnered with the Sûreté du Québec’s Escouade nationale de répression du crime organisé (ENRCO). Police also determined that one of the networks was linked to an individual already incarcerated in a Montreal-area correctional facility.
Seized suspected cocaine. (Provided by Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau)
On April 16, 2026, officers executed seven search warrants, three in Cornwall and four in Montreal, with the assistance of multiple specialized units and partner agencies, including local police services.
As a result of the operation, police seized approximately 20 kilograms of suspected fentanyl, 14 kilograms of suspected cocaine, and 80,000 counterfeit prescription tablets. Authorities estimate that the quantity of fentanyl alone represents up to 200,000 potentially lethal street-level doses.
Thirteen individuals have been charged in connection with the investigation. Those charged from Cornwall include Tyler Bertrand, 44, Jeremy Ceasor, 32 and Jamie Lee Corrigan, 40. Those charged from Montreal include Yuri Contreras Rivera, 23, Juan Garcia Reynoso, 58, Wilson Duarte Rosario, 46, Clarisa Gil Corcino, 52, Yandary Gil, 31, Valentina Prieto Gutierrez, 19, Jimmy Sosa-Posada, 32, Andre Roulez, 47, and Anthony Medina, 41, from Repentigny.
Police also identified one additional accused whose name has been withheld.
Seized suspected cocaine. (Provided by Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau)
Several of the accused remain in custody, while others have been released with conditions and are scheduled to appear in court in the coming weeks.
Police noted that fentanyl may be imported or produced domestically in clandestine laboratories, while cocaine is typically trafficked into Canada from international sources. The investigation into the origin of the seized substances remains ongoing, with evidence suggesting the drugs were intended for distribution within Canada.
OPP Chief Superintendent Mike Stoddart emphasized the significance of the operation, stating that organized crime networks involved in trafficking dangerous substances continue to pose a serious threat to public safety.
“Project REDLINE demonstrates the effectiveness of intelligence‑led policing and strong collaboration among law enforcement partners across jurisdictions,” he stated. “By dismantling multiple criminal networks and seizing significant quantities of dangerous drugs, police have prevented potentially lethal substances from reaching our communities. The Ontario Provincial Police and our partners remain steadfast in our commitment to disrupt organized crime and protect the public from the harms caused by illicit drug trafficking.”
Seized suspected fentanyl. (Provided by Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau)
Sûreté du Québec Lieutenant Grégory Gómez del Prado also highlighted the importance of collaboration between agencies, noting that joint efforts are essential in combatting organized crime and disrupting drug distribution networks.
“This collaborative effort is essential to ensuring a joint, constant and coordinated fight against cocaine and fentanyl trafficking. It should be noted that the ENRCO is an elite police unit whose primary mandate is to target the leaders of major criminal organizations in Quebec.”
Authorities are asking anyone with information about illegal drug activity to contact the OPP or Crime Stoppers anonymously.
Seized suspected fentanyl. (Provided by Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau)
