Police Uncover Drug Trade and Sex Trafficking Ring at Montreal Motel Montreal police have announced the arrest of the owner of a local motel after an investigation uncovered a complex operation involving illicit drug sales and sex trafficking. According to police, the suspect, identified as 45-year-old Ahmed Youssef, was the owner and operator of the Regal Motel on Côte-Vertu Boulevard in Montreal West. Investigators believe that under Youssef’s management, the motel had become a hub for criminal activity. The investigation began months ago after police received multiple complaints from residents and informants about suspicious activities at the motel. Surveillance teams were deployed, and undercover officers infiltrated the establishment to gather evidence. Over time, investigators uncovered a sophisticated drug trade operation. The motel was allegedly being used as a distribution center for various illegal substances, including cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl. Youssef is suspected of being the mastermind behind the operation, arranging shipments and managing the distribution network. In addition to the drug trade, police also discovered a sex trafficking ring operating out of the motel. Young women were reportedly being lured to the establishment and forced into prostitution. Youssef is believed to have played a role in coordinating the trafficking activities. On Tuesday, police executed a search warrant at the motel, arresting Youssef and several other individuals suspected of involvement in the operation. A large quantity of drugs, money, and evidence related to the sex trafficking ring was seized. Youssef has been charged with multiple offenses, including drug trafficking, participating in an organized crime group, and human trafficking. He is currently in custody and scheduled to appear in court later this week. The investigation is ongoing, and police believe that additional arrests are likely. They are appealing to the public for any information that could assist in the investigation. The arrest of Youssef and the uncovering of the illicit activities at the Regal Motel highlights the ongoing struggle against organized crime and human trafficking in Montreal. The police department has vowed to continue its efforts to disrupt these criminal networks and protect the city’s residents.