Police promptly stormed homes in Malartic and Rouyn‑Noranda overnight on July 9, 2026, seizing illicit substances, in the heightened oversight.\ They removed drugs from both houses during searches, finding sizable quantities, stopped further distribution.\ A similar sweep in Trois‑Rivières ended with three people in custody, emphasizing law enforcement resolve, while reinforcing police presence.\ More drugs were collected there too, adding the haul, as part of the ongoing effort.\ The raids demonstrate a push to cut drug work across Quebec, mirroring a provincial crackdown, signaling a determined stance.