B.C. real estate industry recommends amending federal money laundering laws to improve enforcement
The recommendations are part of efforts to halt the flow of criminal money in B.C.’s real estate industry. Continue reading
Organized Crime
2 Quebec men arrested, another sought after Hells Angels member fatally shot in Mississauga
Investigators confirmed the victim, who was known to authorities, was a member of the Niagara chapter Hells Angels motorcycle gang and was targeted. Continue reading
Vernon reconsidering ban on professional MMA fights
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
One local councillor believes provincially regulating MMA events provides a safeguard against organized crime concerns. Continue reading
Surge in maritime trade provides opportunities for drug and car smugglers
The additional containers present an opportunity for criminals to capitalize on limited law enforcement resources and hide more contraband among the legitimate goods Continue reading
B.C.’s plans to expand civil forfeiture program called unconstitutional
The changes announced Tuesday would shift the onus to a defendant to prove that an asset is not an instrument or proceed of unlawful activity. Continue reading
Quebec man facing deportation to Italy more than two decades after conviction gets reprieve
Michele Torre, 67, was convicted in 1996 in a cocaine importation conspiracy. Continue reading
RCMP address sudden spike in drug-trade violence, murder in Kamloops
Police say there have been four reported drug-related murders in the city of 90,000 since October. Continue reading
Justin Trudeau looking for answers but doesn’t commit to B.C. casino public inquiry
Trudeau was asked to respond to allegations in a Global News investigation that former casino investigators are questioning whether some B.C. officials deliberately allowed government-regulated casinos to be used as hubs for money laundering. Continue reading
Quebec’s elected officials learn how to protect themselves from organized crime
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
Quebec’s elected officials learned how to protect themselves from being targeted by organized crime during the second day of their pre-session caucus retreat in Gatineau. Continue reading
7 people charged after cocaine, guns, money seized in Red Deer
Seven people were arrested and drugs, firearms, cash and vehicles seized after an ALERT investigation in Red Deer. Continue reading