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BEYOND LOCAL: Toronto police seize 189kg of cocaine, 97kg of crystal methamphetamine

Investigators say the bust is the largest single-day seizure of drugs in the history of the Toronto Police Service

TORONTO — A 29-year-old man has been charged with drug trafficking offences after Toronto police say they seized large amounts of drugs earlier this month. 

Police say a total of 189 kilograms of cocaine and 97kg of crystal methamphetamine were seized during the investigation.

Investigators say the bust is the largest single-day seizure of drugs in the force’s history.

They say officers arrested the suspect on April 2 in the underground parking lot of a building near Yonge Street and The Esplanade in downtown Toronto. 

Police allege the accused had 50kg of cocaine in his possession when he was arrested

They say $50,000 in cash was also seized from the accused's home and car that were in the same building. 

The man is scheduled to appear in court on April 25.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 14, 2022.

The Canadian Press