A joint police investigation into drug trafficking between Cornwall, Ontario and Montreal, Quebec has resulted in the seizure of an estimated $4.1 million worth of illegal substances and 115 charges against 13 individuals. The operation, known as Project Redline, concluded after authorities executed search warrants at three residences in Cornwall and four in Montreal on April 16, 2026.
The investigation, which began in November 2025, was led by the Ontario Provincial Police Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau with support from the Sûreté du Québec. Authorities report they dismantled four independent criminal networks involved in the trafficking of fentanyl, cocaine, and counterfeit prescription tablets. The raids successfully removed 20 kilograms of suspected fentanyl, 14 kilograms of suspected cocaine, and 80,000 counterfeit tablets from the streets. Police noted that the seized fentanyl alone represents approximately 200,000 potentially lethal doses.
Among the 13 people charged are three Cornwall residents: Tyler Bertrand, Jeremy Ceasor, and Jamie Lee Corrigan. The individuals face a combined 115 offences under the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Further investigation revealed that one of the criminal networks was linked to an individual currently incarcerated at a Montreal-area correctional facility.
Chief Superintendent Mike Stoddart of the Ontario Provincial Police Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau stated that these networks pose a serious threat to public safety. By dismantling these operations, law enforcement officials believe they have prevented significant quantities of dangerous, potentially lethal substances from reaching local communities.
