A major investigation by Peel Regional Police, named Project Pelican, has uncovered a large narco-terror network operating out of Canada. This network is believed to have links to Khalistan sympathisers, a report by Times of India said.

The investigation led to the biggest drug bust in the region’s history with 479 kilograms of cocaine worth $47.9 million. Nine people have been arrested, including seven men of Indian origin living in Canada.

According to police, the group used commercial trucking routes from the United States to smuggle drugs into Canada, the report said. They had ties with Mexican drug cartels and American distributors, making the network international in scale.

Drug Money Used for Anti-India Activities

The report citing sources in intelligence agencies revealed that the money made from drug trafficking was being used to fund anti-India activities. This included protests, referendums, and even the purchase of weapons.

They also pointed to a broader plan backed by Pakistan’s ISI, where Khalistani groups in Canada are being used to traffic high-value Mexican cocaine. The ISI is also believed to be involved in pushing heroin grown in Afghanistan.

The Canadian police said that the individuals arrested in the operation face 35 charges which relate to firearm and drug offences, reported TOI. The investigation began in June last year and is currently still ongoing. There is further scrutiny on links to international drug and terror networks.