Police were called to a restaurant on L’Acadie Boulevard near Louvain Street after a window was smashed around 3 a.m. Saturday.
Montreal police spokesperson Andrée-Anne Picard said the file was transferred to the arson squad after an incendiary device was discovered inside the restaurant.
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Picard explained that damage to the building was limited, as the sprinkler system was quickly activated.
“They only had to use a fire extinguisher to put out the fire,” she said. “Most of the damage was water damage from the sprinklers.”
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It is not the first time the Lebanese restaurant has been the target of an arson attack.
READ MORE: Montreal restaurant target of arson attack for 3rd time in 3 weeks
In January, the same business was targeted three times in as many weeks.
Police say they have no suspects in the case.
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