Toronto police seize 189kg of cocaine, 97kg of crystal methamphetamine

A 29-year-old man has been charged with drug trafficking offences after Toronto police say they seized large amounts of drugs earlier this month.

Police say a total of 189 kilograms of cocaine and 97kg of crystal methamphetamine were seized during the investigation.

Investigators say the bust is the largest single-day seizure of drugs in the force's history.

They say officers arrested the suspect on April 2 in the underground parking lot of a building near Yonge Street and The Esplanade in downtown Toronto.

Police allege the accused had 50kg of cocaine in his possession when he was arrested.

They say $50,000 in cash were also seized from the accused's home and car that were in the same building.

Police chief James Ramer on Twitter:

Great investigative work by the men and women of

@TorontoPolice

Drug Squad. This is the largest single-day seizure of drugs by our members. More than 280 kilos of cocaine and crystal methamphetamine, worth at least $28M, taken off our streets.