Former UFC and ACA fighter Alex Garcia, real name Lenin Billy Garcia Ciriaco and nicknamed ‘The Dominican Nightmare’ was recently arrested along with two other men after authorities conducted a major raid on December 8, 2025, seizing more than 100kg of cocaine, which reports say is worth more than $2.3 million.
The above operation was carried out by the Anti-Gang Unit of the Organized Crime Branch. Several Montreal boroughs, including LaSalle, Côte-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, Lachine and Ville-Marie, among others, were scanned, according to police statements. The investigation is still ongoing.
Here’s what we know about Alex Garcia’s arrest
Authorities arrested Victor Julio Sanchez Medrano (45), Michele Laddaga (49) and Lenin Billy Garcia Ciriaco (38). In addition to huge quantities of cocaine, the crime branch has also seized other evidence that is crucial to this investigation. Three firearms, $306,000 CAD in cash, two vehicles, 20 liters of GHB and 5 kg of heroin were also seized.
According to media reportsToronto suppliers sent drugs to Montreal and the illegal substances were sold at higher prices.
The police said this in a press release:
“This criminal investigation, launched in July 2025, revealed that the Toronto area was used as a source of supply and the drugs were then resold at a higher price in Greater Montreal.”
Alex Garcia and Victor Julio Sanchez Medrano have been charged with human trafficking and receiving money from the drug trade. Michele Laddaga has been charged with more serious charges, including trafficking and possession of narcotics.
The two accomplices who are on the run, Rattana Sem (40) and Veronique Plouffe (37), have not yet been arrested. However, arrest warrants have been issued and police have announced rewards for those who can provide information leading to their arrest.
Garcia, who has a UFC record of 5-5, was released from the promotion on September 20, 2019. His last UFC fight was in 2018 against Court McGee, which ‘The Dominican Nightmare’ lost by unanimous decision.
Following his UFC release, Alex Garcia fought twice under the ACA banner and was knocked out both times. After a four-fight losing skid, he retired in 2020 with a 15-8 record.
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