A Quebec man and a resident from Laval is facing drug charges in Arizona after authorities in Arizona found 62 kilograms of cocaine in his car.
Girolamo Del Balso faces a number of felony charges including possession of narcotics for sale and transporting narcotics for sale.
An Arizona State trooper stopped Del Balso for a traffic violation. Then with the help of one of the force's Canine squad, "Amigo" then sniffed out 62 kilograms of cocaine police say was destined for Canada. It is estimated that he street value of the drugs seized is of $3.7 million. Its alleged that Del Balso might have ties to the Montreal Mafia.
As of now he is still behind bars.