# Criminal investigations and arrests in Canada and France

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/criminal-investigations-and-arrests-in-canada-and-france
> Updated: 2026-09-10T20:19:16.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Law enforcement activities in Quebec, Canada, and various regions in France have involved several criminal investigations and arrests.

In Quebec, police in Drummondville arrested a known suspect following a pursuit involving a suspected stolen vehicle. In Havre-Saint-Pierre, the Sûreté du Québec conducted a narcotics search at a residence, resulting in the seizure of cocaine, edible cannabis, magic mushrooms, firearms, ammunition, and cash, alongside the arrest of a 30-year-old man.

In France, police in Rillieux-la-Pape apprehended three suspects after a pursuit involving a stolen Amazon delivery van. The driver was found to be driving with a canceled license and under the influence of narcotics. Additionally, in Caen, a 29-year-old man faced legal proceedings regarding a tobacco smuggling operation in Orne, admitting to purchasing contraband for personal use.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: Police conduct drug seizure in Quebec and tobacco smuggling trial in France

Police in Quebec seized drugs and firearms during a residential search, while a man in France was fined for tobacco smuggling.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-conduct-drug-seizure-in-quebec-and-tobacco-smuggling-trial-in-france

### 2026-09-08: Police conduct pursuits and arrests following vehicle thefts in Canada and France

Police in Canada and France conducted pursuits resulting in arrests related to vehicle and cargo thefts in Drummondville and near Lyon.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-conduct-pursuits-and-arrests-following-vehicle-thefts-in-canada-and-france

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