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Teen Arrested After $7 Million Cocaine Seizure in Toronto
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested after police seized 325 kilograms of cocaine valued at more than $7 million during a major drug investigation in Toronto, in what authorities say is one of the largest drug busts in the history of the Durham Regional Police Service.
Investigators from the police force’s Drug Enforcement Unit concluded the investigation on February 23, 2026, when they took the teenager into custody on suspicion of possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking.
Following the arrest, officers executed a search warrant at a facility in Toronto, where they discovered a massive cache of cocaine. During the search, police located and seized 325 kilograms of the drug, with an estimated street value exceeding $7 million.
Authorities described the seizure as one of the largest drug hauls ever recorded by the force, highlighting the scale of the trafficking operation that investigators believe may involve a broader network.
Because the suspect is under the age of 18, Canadian law prevents police from releasing his identity. Under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, minors accused of crimes cannot be publicly named in order to protect their privacy during legal proceedings.
Police have not yet disclosed how the teenager allegedly became connected to such a large quantity of cocaine, and investigators are continuing to examine whether other individuals or organized crime groups may be linked to the seizure.
Authorities are also urging members of the public with information about the case or similar drug trafficking activity to contact the Drug Enforcement Unit or submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers.
The investigation remains ongoing, and further arrests or charges could follow as police work to trace the origin and distribution network behind the massive drug shipment.
If you want, I can also write a longer investigative-style version of this article (like a newspaper feature explaining how a teenager could end up connected to a $7 million drug operation).
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