A former Montreal police officer who pleaded guilty this summer to six counts of money laundering in connection to a cocaine-smuggling ring is hoping to be spared a jail sentence.
The details of Pierre Goulet's involvement were made public at his presentencing hearing Monday.
Goulet admitted in court that he engaged in mob-related activities with a childhood friend, Bernard Mondou, who worked in the criminal underworld.
Goulet was responsible for driving millions of dollars through the Quebec-New York State border between 2000 to 2002 -- using his police badge to avoid suspicion.
He told the court that he made $70,000 for moving the money.
As a Montreal constable, Goulet worked downtown and then on security detail at Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport.
A series of arrests within the organization of a Colombian cocaine kingpin, Elias Cobos-Mu�oz, in 2004 led to the capture of several Quebecers.
Mondou was eventually arrested, extradited to the U.S. and sentenced to 11 years in prison.
Goulet was later recognized in undercover surveillance and a sting operation was launched.
In 2006, an undercover agent posing as a member of the Colombian organization approached Goulet and made him think that his life was in danger.
Goulet then pledged his loyalty to the network, saying he didn't want to die. He explained to the undercover agent his role in moving the drug money and admitted to working with Mondou.
The 42-year-old pleaded before the court Monday to be spared a jail sentence, saying he'd rather perform community work or even donate blood.
The Crown is seeking a three-year sentence for Goulet.
