National

Quebec Man Facing Charges In Arizona After 62 Kilograms Of Cocaine Found In Car

The Canadian Press, 24 Feb, 2016 11:28 AM

MOHAVE COUNTY, United States — A Quebec man remains behind bars after authorities in Arizona allegedly found 62 kilograms of cocaine in his car.

Girolamo Del Balso faces a number of felony charges including possession of narcotics for sale and transporting narcotics for sale.

Local police gave details of the Feb. 17 arrest on their Facebook page.

An Arizona State trooper stopped Del Balso for a traffic violation on an interstate and requested assistance from a Kingman Police Department K9 unit.

A police dog named Amigo sniffed out 62 kilograms of cocaine police say was destined for Canada.

They say the drugs had a street value of $3.7 million.

Del Balso, who is from Laval, has alleged ties to the Mafia in Montreal.

According to the Mohave County Jail's website where Del Balso was booked, he is still behind bars today.

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

Oil Slump Looms As Canada's Job Growth Sputters And Unemployment Rate Rises

OTTAWA — The bite of the oil-price shock sunk its teeth deeper into the job markets of Canada's oil-producing provinces last month, with Alberta posting its worst unemployment rate in a decade.

Oil Slump Looms As Canada's Job Growth Sputters And Unemployment Rate Rises

Trudeau To Attend Rally For Liberal Candidate In Provincial Byelection

TORONTO — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to appear Tuesday at a rally with Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne for the Liberal candidate in an upcoming provincial byelection east of Toronto.

Trudeau To Attend Rally For Liberal Candidate In Provincial Byelection

Big City Mayors Push Trudeau For Looser Strings On Infrastructure Money

Trudeau says his government is putting a priority on getting both existing and additional infrastructure funds out the door quickly to create jobs and help the Canadian economy.

Big City Mayors Push Trudeau For Looser Strings On Infrastructure Money

Justin Trudeau's Promises Get Lukewarm Reception With Some Alberta Oilpatch Workers

CALGARY — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's promises of fast-tracked infrastructure spending and employment insurance reform in Alberta have received a lukewarm reception among some oilpatch workers.

Justin Trudeau's Promises Get Lukewarm Reception With Some Alberta Oilpatch Workers

Surrey Board Of Trade Launches Youth Entrepreneurship and Advocacy Action Plan

The Surrey Board of Trade Youth Entrepreneur Team, comprised of business leaders and youth, will tie services, programming and events into the SBOT's Business Centre as a hub for young entrepreneurs.

Surrey Board Of Trade Launches Youth Entrepreneurship and Advocacy Action Plan

Parks Canada Pulling Out Of Mother Canada Monument Project In Cape Breton

In a news release, Parks Canada says there are too many key elements that remain outstanding for the project to be achieved by the proposed date of July 1, 2017.