RCMP Alert: Major Cocaine Seizure Linked to Saint-Sauveur Home

Section 1: Community Safety Alert Overview

RCMP Federal Policing Eastern Region, working with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), has charged three individuals in connection with a large-scale cocaine importation and trafficking operation. On July 3, 2026, officers executed an operation linked to a residence in Saint-Sauveur, Quebec, where they intercepted a shipment originating from Colombia and seized approximately 67 kg of cocaine, along with cash and other evidence.

The individuals charged are from New Brunswick and Quebec, and they have appeared in court on allegations of importing cocaine and possessing it for the purpose of trafficking. They remain in custody awaiting further court proceedings and a bail hearing. Two additional people were detained, questioned, and released as the broader investigation continues. This case forms part of major organized crime and drug enforcement activity that is regularly highlighted in our National Crime News coverage.

Section 2: Official RCMP Details

According to the official information from the RCMP, the July 3 operation led to the seizure of drugs and other items tied to an international importation scheme involving a shipment from Colombia and a residence in Saint-Sauveur, Quebec.

Arrested and Charged Individuals

• Rodrigue Gionet, 72, from Allardville, New Brunswick
• Sébastien Morel, 42, from Saint-Sauveur, Quebec
• Evens Pierrelouis, 50, from Saint-Sauveur, Quebec

Current Charges and Court Status

• Each of the three accused has been charged with:
• Importation of cocaine
• Possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking
• The accused appeared at the St-Jérôme courthouse on Friday (following the July 3 operation).
• They remain in custody as of the latest update.
• They are scheduled to appear again for a bail hearing today (July 8, 2026).

Seized Items (July 3 Operation)

• Approximately 67 kg of cocaine discovered in a shipment of metal cylinders from Colombia.
• Approximately $115,000 in cash.
• Firearm ammunition.
• Multiple cell phones.
• Additional unspecified items relevant to the investigation.

Additional Individuals and Ongoing Investigation

• Two other people were arrested, interviewed, and released on the day of the operation.
• These two individuals may face charges at a later date.
• The investigation by RCMP Federal Policing Eastern Region is ongoing.

How to Provide Information to Police

The RCMP is asking anyone with information about the illegal activities of individuals or groups to come forward. Community members across Canada, including those in smaller communities like Three Rivers, Prince Edward Island, where we track crime statistics and safety trends, play a critical role in flagging suspicious activity.

• Contact RCMP Federal Policing Eastern Region at:
  514-939-8300 or 1-800-771-5401
• Or reach out to your local police department if you have relevant information.

Section 3: CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this case highlights how large quantities of illicit drugs can be moved through residential areas and across provincial boundaries, impacting communities far beyond a single address or city. A seizure of roughly 67 kg of cocaine represents a significant disruption to organized criminal networks and helps prevent associated harms such as addiction, violence, and financial crime.

Residents in canada are encouraged to stay alert to signs of potential drug trafficking activity, such as unusually frequent short visits to a location, unexplained cash, or shipments that do not seem to match a resident’s normal activity. Reporting concerns early to the RCMP or your local police can provide investigators with crucial leads. Our mission at CrimeCanada.ca is to give communities timely information, data, and context so they can recognize risk factors and contribute to a safer environment for everyone.

Official Source & Community Safety

This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the canada community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.

Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.