Police have seized a large amount of cocaine in Central Newfoundland.
Project Bootstrap, an investigation by RCMP Federal Serious and Organized Crime, Gander RCMP, and Police Dog Services, has resulted in a seizure of 3.5 kilograms of cocaine in the Dover/Hare Bay area.
It is estimated that the cocaine has a minimum street value of $1.4-million.
Police stopped a truck with Ontario license plates in the area on Monday and found 3.5 kilograms of cocaine hidden in the vehicle. A subsequent search of a residence in the area resulted in the seizure of about $100,000 in cash.
Multiple arrests and charges are expected.