Sûreté du Québec and the Service de police de la Ville de Québec (SPVQ) arrested at least four individuals during a coordinated crackdown on drug and weapon trafficking in Quebec. The operations, including “Operation CENTAURE,” targeted armed violence and narcotics distribution across Quebec City, Lotbinière, and Beauce, according to local media reports.
- Primary Targets: Narcotics and illegal firearms trafficking.
- Agencies Involved: Sûreté du Québec (SQ) and Service de police de la Ville de Québec (SPVQ).
- Locations: Quebec City, Lotbinière, and Beauce.
- Outcome: At least four arrests confirmed.
What was Operation CENTAURE?
Operation CENTAURE was a targeted strike led by the Sûreté du Québec to combat armed violence within the region. According to official reports from the SQ, the operation focused on dismantling networks involved in the trafficking of weapons and narcotics. This provincial effort ran alongside a “double operation” specifically designed to intercept both firearms and drugs simultaneously.
Where did the raids take place?
Police activity spanned multiple jurisdictions. The SPVQ conducted several searches and arrests within Quebec City, according to local reports. Simultaneously, the Sûreté du Québec executed major search warrants in Lotbinière and coordinated operations in the Beauce region.
While the SPVQ focused on urban arrests in the city, the SQ’s regional reach allowed for the simultaneous targeting of trafficking hubs in more rural areas like Lotbinière and Beauce, according to local media accounts.
How many arrests were made?
At least four people were taken into custody during the anti-drug strikes in Quebec, according to reports from local media. The arrests followed a series of perquisitions (searches) conducted by both municipal and provincial authorities to seize illegal contraband and disrupt local trafficking chains.
