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Millions worth of cocaine found after search of Vaughan storage locker, residence: police

Screenshot from video released by York Regional Police of cocaine seized during a search warrant. York Regional Police

York Regional Police say they have laid charges against two people after millions of dollars worth of cocaine were seized during a search of a storage locker and home.

Police said an investigation dubbed Project Aries began in September 2022 into suspects believed to be in possession of large amounts of cocaine.

In January 2023, a search warrant was executed at a storage locker in Vaughan and a residence in Richmond Hill.

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During the searches, police said officers found cocaine with a street value of $8.9 million. They also seized $260,000 in cash and $100,000 in luxury clothing, police added.

Two suspects were arrested at the residence, investigators said.

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Investigators have charged 30-year-old Alisha Kokko and 39-year-old William Phung. They are charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking and possession proceeds of crime.

Anyone with additional information is asked to contact police.

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