Text equivalent: "We confirm this morning that we have undertaken a
major roundup following a nearly 2-year investigation.
This should result in the arrest of 23 individuals
involved
in the
importation
of cocaine to Canada."
Text equivalent: "This investigation is the result of two
operations conducted in parallel. These operations, called "Cabernet" and "Cubain",
were launched in 2005 by our Québec city and Montréal Drug
Sections in partnership with the Canada Border Services Agency."
Text equivalent: "More than 100 charges will be laid against the accused,
including several counts of conspiracy to import and traffic in drugs.
Most of the persons charged should appear in court today.
There will be an update on this operation during a press conference scheduled
for this afternoon at the RCMP Headquarters (Montréal)."
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