SPVM Strikes West Island: Six Arrested in Coordinated Anti-Gang Operation
Anti-Gang Unit targets organized network across LaSalle, Pointe-Claire, and Vaudreuil, seizing illegal firearms and controlled substances.
MONTRÉAL, QC — December 26, 2025
The Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) announced today that six individuals were arrested and multiple illegal weapons and controlled substances were seized in a carefully coordinated anti-organized-crime operation spanning several West Island and southwestern Montreal locales.
According to the official SPVM press release, the operation was led by the SPVM’s Organized Crime Division – Anti-Gang Unit, with support from multiple tactical and investigative units, including the Sûreté du Québec Tactical Intervention Group.
Locations Searched
Seizures and Charges
Firearms & Weapons
- Several illegal firearms
- Ammunition
- Brass knuckles
Controlled Substances
- Cocaine
- MDMA (Ecstasy)
- Xanax
Cannabis Products
- Cannabis edibles (gummies)
Three of the arrested men, aged between 18 and 26, have been formally charged with multiple offenses including possession of a firearm, armed intimidation, conspiracy, and possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking. They remain in custody pending further judicial proceedings.
| Age | Gender | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 18-26 | Male (3) | In Custody |
| 19 | Male | Released with Conditions |
| 30 | Female | Released with Conditions |
| 15 | Male (Minor) | Detained |
- Possession of a Firearm – Unauthorized possession of prohibited or restricted firearms
- Armed Intimidation – Using weapons to threaten or coerce
- Conspiracy – Agreement to commit criminal offenses
- Possession of Drugs for the Purpose of Trafficking – Controlled Substances Act violations
SPVM investigators emphasized that the probe is ongoing and that additional charges may be laid as more evidence is gathered. Law enforcement officials are actively assessing whether those arrested are connected to other organized-crime cases currently under investigation.
Strategic Law Enforcement Response
CENTAURE Provincial Strategy
The SPVM described the operation as part of its broader efforts to disrupt organized criminal networks operating within Montreal and its surrounding suburbs. This initiative falls under the larger provincial anti-violence strategy known as CENTAURE, which aims to reduce gun-related violence and other serious crimes through enhanced intelligence sharing and tactical coordination across jurisdictions.
Police also reiterated the importance of community cooperation, urging residents to report any information that could assist ongoing investigations through confidential channels such as Info-Crime Montréal.
Context of Organized Crime Enforcement in Montreal
This arrest comes amid an active period of organized-crime enforcement in Quebec. Over the past weeks and months, SPVM and partner agencies have conducted multiple operations targeting drug trafficking networks and illicit firearms, resulting in significant quantities of narcotics and weapons seized and several suspects arrested across the city.
Have Information?
Report tips to Info-Crime Montréal or contact SPVM directly regarding this or other organized crime activities.
Sources
- Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) official press release
- Le Journal de Québec – Crack, cocaïne, fentanyl et armes à feu: cinq arrestations liées au trafic de stupéfiants à Montréal
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