Police promptly stormed homes in Malartic and Rouyn‑Noranda overnight on July 9, 2026, securing illicit substances, under tight oversight.\ They confiscated drugs from both houses during searches, recovering sizable quantities, prevented further distribution.\ A similar sweep in Trois‑Rivières resulted in three people in custody, underscoring law enforcement resolve, while reinforcing police presence.\ More drugs were seized there too, bolstering the haul, as part of the persistent effort.\ The raids illustrate a push to cut drug work across Quebec, mirroring a provincial crackdown, signaling a determined stance.