Maple Syrup Heist

• Key figure in Quebec maple syrup heist ordered to pay $9M in fines

  The Supreme Court says Richard Vallières must pay a fine equal to the value of the stolen syrup. He has 10 years to pay the fine, failing which he will serve six years in prison.

  Canada

  Mar 31, 2022
  
• Supreme Court of Canada agrees to hear case involving fine for maple syrup heist

  More than 20 people were arrested in connection with the theft, and searches were conducted in Quebec, New Brunswick, Ontario and the United States.

  Canada

  Sep 24, 2020
  
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• Your Stampede pancakes are safe: RCMP recover $20,000 worth of maple syrup after police chase

  'Police have arrested two adult females and one adult male who are now facing numerous charges. No police or members of the public were injured during this incident,' RCMP said.

  Crime

  Nov 30, 2018
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• Everything you ever wanted to know about maple syrup

  Pancake's best friend is incredibly Canadian.

  Consumer

  May 19, 2017
• Mastermind of Quebec maple syrup heist gets 8 years in prison, $9.4M fine

  Three men convicted in connection with the theft of $18 million worth of maple syrup in Quebec were sentenced on Friday to between two and eight years.

  Canada

  Apr 28, 2017
• Thieves make off with $150,000 worth of maple syrup from Montreal container yard

  A trucking company is offering $10,000 to anyone who can help catch thieves who made off with thousands of litres of maple syrup in Montreal.

  Aug 12, 2016