Police make arrests in 'large-scale operation' against organized crime across Quebec / The Toronto Star
Thursday, June 12, 2025, 10:22 am permalink
Quebec law enforcement has deployed roughly 150 officers in a sweeping operation targeting organized crime across the province. The coordinated action, covering Montreal and neighboring areas, has resulted in multiple arrests, as police strive to dismantle entrenched criminal networks—much to the relief of local residents who are both cautious and bemused by the spectacle.
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