http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/index-eng.htm Royal Canadian Mounted Police - "C" Division was created in Quebec in 1920. This site provides information specific to our Division. http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2012/02/120207-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2012/02/120207-eng.htm Acting on information received from the public, investigators of the Abitibi-Témiscamingue-Nouveau-Québec Detachment conducted a search in a residence located in Val d'Or with the assistance of the Sûreté du Québec. The investigators seized some 38,000 illegal cigarettes. 07 Feb 2012 10:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2012/02/120203-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2012/02/120203-eng.htm A major police investigation conducted by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Major Fraud Unit of Commercial Crime Section of Montreal, has led to the identification of at least two individuals involved in several cases of mortgage fraud. Montréal residents Kinh Ho Quan, 56, and Hermel Bossé, 58, were arrested earlier this week and charged with fraud over $5,000. 03 Feb 2012 9:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2012/02/120202-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2012/02/120202-eng.htm On January 31, a Sept-Îles resident was arrested by officers of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Côte-Nord Detachment. The man is suspected of cocaine, methamphetamine and hashish trafficking, among other offences. 02 Feb 2012 11:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2012/01/120131-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2012/01/120131-eng.htm This morning, officers of the RCMP Bas St-Laurent Detachment searched a store in a shopping mall located at 298 Armand-Thériault Blvd. in Rivière-du-Loup. A woman was arrested and could face charges under the Copyright Act. 31 jan 2012 13:30 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2012/01/120126-2-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2012/01/120126-2-eng.htm Roch Guimont, 37, of Québec City, and Constance Guimont, 63, of Saint-Raymond, will both face charges of illegal possession of night vision goggles exceeding authorized performance standards in Canada. 26 Jan 2012 13:30 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2012/01/120126-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2012/01/120126-eng.htm Investigators of the RCMP Commercial Crime Section, Major Fraud Unit, searched a residence and arrested an individual as a result of an investigation into allegations of employment insurance fraud estimated to be over $400,000. 26 Jan 2012 11:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2012/01/120113-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2012/01/120113-eng.htm Yesterday morning, investigators of the RCMP Laurentides-Lanaudière-Outaouais Detachment dismantled a marihuana grow operation and seized 2,700 marihuana plants with the assistance of the Saint-Jérôme Police Service. Two suspects were arrested and will face criminal charges. 13 Jan 2012 11:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2012/01/120111-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2012/01/120111-eng.htm Citizens in the Gaspé region have been receiving letters bearing the promise of a large inheritance from dead relatives who never actually existed. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police investigators at Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine Detachment have recorded four complaints of this nature from the public, and thus urge citizens to exercise caution by never sharing their personal banking information or sending money to anyone promising them a large sum of cash in return. 11 Jan 2012 14:30 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/12/111216-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/12/111216-eng.htm Yesterday, the police simultaneously searched two St-Georges residences, in the Beauce region, as part of a joint investigation by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the St-Georges Police Service. Nearly 3,000 pills, including many that looked like Viagra and Cialis pills and others that are believed to be steroids, were seized from the premises. The police also seized $1,080 in cash, four mobile phones and a computer. 16 Dec 2011 10:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/12/111215-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/12/111215-eng.htm Last November, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police called on the public in an effort to forward its investigation into an alleged drug smuggling operation by an American sailboat sailing illegally in Canadian waters. 15 Dec 2011 12:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/12/111213-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/12/111213-eng.htm This morning, investigators of the RCMP Integrated Technological Crime Unit (ITCU), along with officers of the Service de protection des citoyens de Laval, arrested for a second time a Laval hacker believed to be at the origin of a botnet – a group of computers infected by a virus and remotely controlled by a hacker. 13 Dec 2011 11:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/12/111202-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/12/111202-eng.htm Yesterday, investigators of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Côte-Nord Detachment arrested two Sept-Îles residents, one male and one female, after seizing, among other things, nearly one kilogram of cocaine and 850 pills of ecstasy. 2 Dec 2011 14:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/11/111124-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/11/111124-eng.htm Last Tuesday, a Royal Canadian Police investigation into a case of fraudulent bankruptcy resulted in the laying of 10 counts of fraud against 39-year-old Gilles Ouellet of Sainte-Marie-de-Beauce. In addition, he and 23-year-old Mélissa Connelly, also from Sainte-Marie-de-Beauce, face charges for selling illegal cigarettes and counterfeit Viagra. 24 Nov 2011 12:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/11/111122-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/11/111122-eng.htm The Royal Canadian Mounted Police welcomes the public to its traditional Spaghetti Luncheon in support of research into children's diseases. 22 Nov 2011 12:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/11/111107-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/11/111107-eng.htm Last Friday, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police arrested a man on drug trafficking charges after searching a business and a residence in Rouyn-Noranda. 7 Nov 2011 15:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/11/111104-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/11/111104-eng.htm The Royal Canadian Mounted Police is requesting the assistance of residents in Gaspé’s Bay of Chaleur and in the Campbellton, New Brunswick regions who, in early October, may have witnessed suspicious activity involving a suspicious American sailboat, named the Eternity, as it was sailing illegally in Canadian waters. 4 Nov 2011 18:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/10/111026-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/10/111026-eng.htm Early this morning, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police arrested two suspects at their Repentigny and Québec City residences respectively for anabolic steroid and methamphetamine trafficking. 26 Oct 2011 12:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/10/111021-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/10/111021-eng.htm Yesterday, investigators of the Québec City Detachment Federal Investigations Section seized numerous counterfeit designer goods from a store located in Loretteville. 21 Oct 2011 11:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/09/110929-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/09/110929-eng.htm An investigation conducted by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Montréal Drug Section, in collaboration with the RCMP National Ports Enforcement Team (NPET) and the Canada Border Services Agency in Halifax, has led to the seizure in Lachine of nearly 32 kg of cocaine from Colombia. Two suspects have also been arrested and charged in connection with this seizure. 29 Sept 2011 9:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/09/110923-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/09/110923-eng.htm During the night from Tuesday to Wednesday, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) intercepted eleven illegal immigrants as they were attempting to enter Canada illegally on foot in the Dundee Border Crossing area. The group included four adults and seven young children, all of whom were of Romanian origin. 23 Sept 2011 13:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/09/110902-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/09/110902-eng.htm Yesterday, investigators of the Québec City Detachment Federal Investigations Section seized numerous counterfeit designer goods, including Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Guess handbags, in a store located at the Galeries de la Capitale shopping centre. One woman was arrested. She could face charges under the Copyright Act. 2 Sept 2011 09:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/08/110831-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/08/110831-eng.htm Wednesday morning, investigators of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Abitibi-Témiscamingue-Nouveau-Québec Detachment, in collaboration with the Sûreté du Québec, seized some 70,000 illegal cigarettes, $3,000 in cash, five hunting rifles and three vehicles as a result of searches conducted in the Amos region. Three individuals were arrested. They could face charges, including for possession and sale of a tobacco product not properly stamped under the Excise Act 2001, and for unsafe storage of firearms. 31 August 2011 14:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/08/110819-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/08/110819-eng.htm Yesterday, investigators of the RCMP Lower St. Lawrence Detachment searched residence in Rimouski after receiving information from the public concerning illegal activities. The officers seized some 17,000 illegal cigarettes as well as the vehicle used for the transportation of the cigarettes. 19 August 2011 14:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/07/110727-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/07/110727-eng.htm Yesterday, investigators of the Québec City Detachment Federal Investigations Section, in cooperation with Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), executed a search warrant in a warehouse in Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier. Some 4,000 pairs of counterfeit shoes were seized by the officers on the premises. The individuals linked to the suspect company could face charges under the Copyright Act. They could also be charged with fraud. The investigation is still ongoing. 27 July 2011 10:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/07/110722-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/07/110722-eng.htm In recent weeks, Royal Canadian Mounted Police investigators of the Laurentides-Lanaudière-Outaouais Detachment Federal Investigation Section have seized close to 2,000 counterfeit DVDs and thousands of fireworks that are unauthorized Canada at the Lachute flea market. Charges could be laid against two male subjects in connexion with these two crimes. 22 July 2011 10:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/07/110721-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/07/110721-eng.htm Yesterday, investigators of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Quebec City Drug Section arrested a man as he was picking up a package containing a beach towel impregnated with cocaine at a postal outlet. 21 July 2011 13:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/07/110719-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/07/110719-eng.htm This morning, investigators of the RCMP Integrated Technological Crime Unit (ITCU) arrested a Laval hacker believed to be at the origin of a botnet – a group of computers infected by a virus and remotely controlled by a hacker. The man allegedly infected his employer's computer network to commit some of the crimes he is accused of. 19 July 2011 10:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/06/110630-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/06/110630-eng.htm From June 30 to July 2, 2011 investigators of the Integrated National Security Enforcement Team (INSET), which includes the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Sûreté du Québec, Service de police de la ville de Montréal and the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, will be in Trois-Rivières for the first anniversary of the attack against the Canadian Forces recruiting centre. The main objective of the investigators is to obtain information that will enable them to validate certain elements of the investigation. 30 June 2011 11:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/06/110628-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/06/110628-eng.htm This morning, some 120 police officers are taking part in a major operation in Châteauguay, Laval and Longueuil. The purpose of this operation is to put an end to the illegal activities of a huge tobacco smuggling network. The investigators managed to target the leader of this network directly as well as his associates. Six individuals were arrested and nine searches are currently being conducted in residences and businesses. Approximately fifty vehicles, including luxury and classic cars, were seized in a Châteauguay warehouse. 28 June 2011 6:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/06/110627-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/06/110627-eng.htm Officers of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Côte-Nord Detachment seized digital walkman chargers that did not meet manufacturing standards and about a hundred counterfeit cases during a search conducted on June 21, 2011 in a private residence in Baie-Comeau. An individual was arrested, but no charges have been filed for now. The RCMP would like to remind the public that the sale of copyrighted material is illegal and the purchase of non-compliant electrical products can pose a safety hazard. 14 June 2011 16:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/06/110614-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/06/110614-eng.htm This morning, the investigators of the Aboriginal Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit (A-CFSEU) dismantled a criminal organization involved in a major drug trafficking network. More than 500 police officers were involved in this operation conducted on the Kanesatake and Akwesasne Aboriginal territories, as well as in the Montréal and North Shore regions. 14 June 2011 16:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/06/110610-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/06/110610-eng.htm On June 11 and 12, 2011, during the Montréal Grand Prix Weekend, visitors at the Old Port of Montréal are invited to tour the CCGS Louis M. Lauzier, a medium sized patrol vessel of 37.1 meters operated by the Canadian Coast Guard. 10 June 2011 10:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/05/110527-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/05/110527-eng.htm Yesterday, officers of the RCMP Airport Federal Investigation Section (AFIS), assisted by the Mont-Tremblant and Longueuil police departments, arrested three individuals involved in a conspiracy to import 5.8 kilograms of cocaine from Ecuador. 27 May 2011 9:30 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/05/110518-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/05/110518-eng.htm This morning, Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers conducted three searches in a Québec City business specializing in the distribution of auto parts, and two related warehouses. Based on an investigation by the Québec City Federal Investigation Section, it is believed that the business imported counterfeit hubcaps to be sold across the province. 18 May 2011 15:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/05/110511-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/05/110511-eng.htm An alleged clandestine GHB laboratory was dismantled as a result of the search. At the scene, the officers seized precursors used in the production of GHB in addition to methamphetamine pills and some marijuana. 11 May 2011 15:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/04/110429-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/04/110429-eng.htm Wednesday and Thursday, some fifty RCMP police officers conducted a police operation in the greater Montréal area, leading to nine searches and eleven arrests. 29 April 2011 10:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/04/110427-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/04/110427-eng.htm Last April 13, Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officers seized four litres of gamma-butyrolactone (GBL) in Sherbrooke after suspicious parcels originating from Poland were discovered by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) during a routine inspection. 27 April 2011 15:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/04/110427-2-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/04/110427-2-eng.htm After a complaint was received from a citizen regarding illegal activity under the Copyright Act, the Sherbrooke Detachment RCMP Federal Investigation Section launched an investigation into the matter, resulting with charges being laid against a Sherbrooke area resident. Suzanne Brûlotte, 66, is scheduled to appear today at the Sherbrooke Court House to face four counts of indictment under section 42 of the Copyright Act. 27 April 2011 12:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/04/110413-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/04/110413-eng.htm As a result of a short investigation, members of Centre of Operations Linked to Telemarketing Fraud (COLT), with the assistance of the Airport Federal Investigation Section (AFIS), moved quickly to apprehend two alleged fraudsters. A man and a woman were arrested yesterday at the Montréal-Trudeau Airport as they were about to defraud a Canadian citizen of a large sum of money as part of a West African-type scam that had been going on for a few weeks. 13 April 2011 14:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/04/110407-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/04/110407-eng.htm In the last few days, members of the RCMP, with the assistance of different law enforcement agencies in Québec, New Brunswick and the United States, joined forces in a targeted operation to intensify their surveillance of tobacco smuggling in Eastern Québec. 07 April 2011 14:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/04/110401-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/04/110401-eng.htm The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has officially appointed a new Commanding Officer for its Québec Division. François Deschênes, 53, becomes the 30th Commanding Officer of “C” Division since 1920. 01 April 2011 10:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/03/110329-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/03/110329-eng.htm This morning, as part of an investigation into offences under the Criminal Code and the Canada Post Corporation Act, officers of the Montréal RCMP, with the co-operation of several municipal police services, made two arrests and conducted 24 searches in businesses and convenience stores in the greater Montréal area. The purpose of this operation was to prevent the illegal sale and distribution of counterfeit and reused stamps. March 29 2011 10:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/03/110323-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/03/110323-eng.htm Early this morning, police officers of the RCMP, assisted by the Sûreté du Québec (SQ) and Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM), carried out a major operation to dismantle a vehicle theft and export ring. Two searches were conducted in Montréal and six individuals were arrested in the Montréal and Montérégie regions. March 23 2011 10:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/03/110311-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/03/110311-eng.htm On March 2, 2011 investigators of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Montérégie Detachment conducted a search in a residence in Saint-Césaire. Some 26,800 contraband cigarettes were seized as well as two vehicles and $2,100 in cash. Three local individuals, two men and a woman, were arrested in connection with this seizure. March 11 2011 15:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/03/110310-2-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/03/110310-2-eng.htm Last March 4, Montréal Customs and Excise Section investigators seized a large quantity of Shisha tobacco from public warehouses located in Montréal and Laval. The operation led to the discovery of 8,559 boxes, each containing 250 grams of this tobacco-related product, for a total quantity of nearly 2.3 tons. This is the first major seizure of Shisha tobacco made in Quebec. March 10 2011 15:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/03/110310-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/03/110310-eng.htm On March 2, 2011 members of the RCMP Laurentides-Lanaudière-Outaouais Detachment, with the assistance of the Mirabel Municipal Police Service, dismantled an indoor cannabis grow op in Saint-Colomban as a result of a search conducted in a residence located at 121, de l’Alizé street. During the search, the officers found 76 plants of cannabis, 35 kg of cannabis buds as well as 34 kg of bulk cannabis. March 10 2011 10:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/03/110308-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/03/110308-eng.htm On March 3, 2011 after receiving information concerning illegal activities related to cigarette smuggling, members of the RCMP Valleyfield Office and Sûreté du Québec made a major seizure in the Saint-Anicet area. They seized 600 cases of illegal cigarettes, a semi-trailer, a trailer as well as a vehicle used to transport tobacco products. The total value of this seizure is estimated at nearly $825,000. March 8 2011 14:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/03/110303-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/03/110303-eng.htm Last week, police officers from different police services in the greater Québec City region attended a training session on drugs awareness. The purpose of this training, hosted by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Drugs and Organized Crime Awareness Service (DOCAS), was to prepare police officers to work together with their partners in the community to develop and implement programs and initiatives that will help prevent drug abuse related problems. March 3 2011 16:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/02/110217-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/02/110217-eng.htm The Integrated Market Enforcement Team (IMET) is looking for the public’s help in locating a suspect involved in various fraud-related offences committed against 120 investors in the Montréal and Toronto areas. Robert Savoie, a 40-year-old man, is wanted on a warrant for his arrest. The police believe he may be hiding in the Montréal area. February 17 2011 19:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/02/110215-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/02/110215-eng.htm This morning, the Integrated Market Enforcement Team (IMET) charged eleven Montréal and Toronto residents with various offences relating to the capital markets. Jacky Quan, Gia Tuong Quan, Normand Bouchard, Mario Dumais, Mario Paquin, Tri Minh Huynh, Robert Savoie, Claude Valade, René Viau, Rénald Gagnon and Richard Tremblay will face justice for various fraud-related offences committed against 120 investors in the Montréal and Toronto areas. February 15 2011 11:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/02/110211-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/02/110211-eng.htm In the last few days, as a result of several complaints from local citizens, officers of the Valleyfield Royal Canadian Mounted Police, in partnership with the Sûreté du Québec, were very active in the fight against contraband tobacco products. They arrested nine local individuals and seized 10.8 million illegal cigarettes. The total value of this seizure is estimated at more than 1.2 million$. February 11 2011 9:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/02/110207-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/02/110207-eng.htm Last week, the resources put in place as part of a border security pilot project resulted in the arrest by RCMP officers of three individuals in Noyan as they were attempting to smuggle four illegal immigrants into Canada. Charges were filed against two men and a woman, and the four illegal immigrants were placed into the custody of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). February 7 2011 10:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/02/110203-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/02/110203-eng.htm Tuesday, as a result of an investigation, officers of the Centre-du-Québec─Mauricie Detachment Customs and Excise Section conducted three searches in the Saint-Hyacinthe area. This operation led to the seizure of 83,225 illegal cigarettes. February 3 2011 15:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/01/110120-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/01/110120-eng.htm As part of an investigation into offences under the Copyright Act, officers of the RCMP Federal Investigation Section conducted four searches in photocopy stores in Montréal in the last few weeks. Their objective was to put an end to the activities of groups involved in the illegal distribution and sale of photocopied university books. Some 2,700 counterfeit books and digests were seized as well as a significant quantity of material used for copying. The total value of the books seized is estimated at close to $540,000. January 20 2011 13:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/01/110114-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2011/01/110114-eng.htm Yesterday, investigators of the RCMP Abitibi-Témiscamingue–Nouveau-Québec Detachment searched a Rouyn-Noranda residence after receiving information from the public concerning illegal activities. Assisted by the Sûreté du Québec, the officers seized some 10,000 illegal cigarettes as well as close to 100 grams of an illicit substance, possibly cannabis. January 14 2011 13:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2010/12/101223-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2010/12/101223-eng.htm Last Monday, investigators of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Québec City Detachment conducted a search in a shopping center situated at 552 Wilfrid-Hamel in Québec City. After receiving information concerning alleged counterfeit goods sold in a retail stand, the officers went to the shopping centre and seized known brand name clothing and accessories, including more than 600 sweaters and some 200 belt buckles bearing the logos of the Nordiques and the Montreal Canadians among others. December 23 2010 10:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2010/12/101210-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2010/12/101210-eng.htm Yesterday, investigators of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Beauce-Amiante Detachment seized over 5,800 counterfeit movies in DVD format that were hidden in the house of a Sainte-Marie de Beauce resident. The 42-year-old man could be charged with making and distributing infringed copies of a work under the Copyright Act. December 10 2010 13:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2010/11/101130-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2010/11/101130-eng.htm Early this morning, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police launched a major operation aimed at stopping the activities of a criminal organization involved in the illicit tobacco trade. November 30 2010 15:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2010/11/101129-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2010/11/101129-eng.htm In the last few days, in the Lake Saint-François area, officers of the Valleyfield RCMP, in partnership with Sûreté du Québec officers, were quite active to intercept tobacco smugglers. November 29 2010 15:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2010/11/101124-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2010/11/101124-eng.htm The Royal Canadian Mounted Police welcomes the public to its traditional Spaghetti Luncheon for the research into children's diseases. This fundraising event, held for the 27th year, will take place tomorrow between 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., at the Delta centre-ville hotel located on Université Street in Montréal. November 25 2010 15:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2010/11/101122-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2010/11/101122-eng.htm On November 17, 2010, in Loretteville and Charny, investigators of the Québec City RCMP intercepted several vehicles inside which large quantities of illegal cigarettes were found. A total of 2,500 cartons containing the equivalent of 500,000 illegal cigarettes were seized. Four men involved in the illegal trade of tobacco products were arrested. November 22 2010 13:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2010/11/101117-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2010/11/101117-eng.htm This morning, as part of a police operation conducted by the Integrated Counterfeit Enforcement Team (ICET), the police executed 34 search warrants in the Greater Montreal area, in the Québec region and in Vancouver. These searches served a dual purpose, i.e. to gather evidence, and to put an end to suspected fraudulent activity in this case. November 17 2010 13:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2010/11/101104-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2010/11/101104-eng.htm In the last month, investigators of the RCMP Customs and Excise Section in Québec City arrested 12 individuals in the Québec City area in relation to illicit tobacco trade. This operation is the second phase of a major police investigation, called Project “Château”, which saw the arrest of 22 individuals. November 4 2010 12:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2010/11/101101-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2010/11/101101-eng.htm The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is holding a unique recruiting event on November 17, 2010 for those interested in a career with the federal police. November 1 2010 13:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2010/10/101029-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2010/10/101029-eng.htm Yesterday, investigators of the RCMP Bas-Saint-Laurent Detachment executed a search warrant in a Rivière-du-Loup residence. Assisted by the Rivière-du-Loup Police Service, the officers seized some 96,000 illegal cigarettes. October 29 2010 12:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2010/10/101025-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2010/10/101025-eng.htm Last Wednesday, following a brief investigation, officers of the Gaspésie – Îles-de-la-Madeleine RCMP Detachment searched a residence in New Richmond with the assistance of the Sûreté du Québec. Counterfeit goods, including approximately 3,500 DVDs, 400 software, 1,000 computer games and 100 music CDs, were seized on the premises. October 25 2010 12:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2010/10/101012-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2010/10/101012-eng.htm During the night of October 6, 2010, members of the RCMP Lacolle Integrated Border Enforcement Team, in partnership with the Régie intermunicipale de police Roussillon, arrested Steven Maigar, a 30-year-old resident of Candiac. Maigar was the subject of an arrest warrant issued by U.S. authorities for exportation of cannabis to the United States. October 12 2010 10:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2010/10/101006a-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2010/10/101006a-eng.htm Last October 1st, RCMP Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine Detachment and Sûreté du Québec investigators arrested a man who was transporting illegal cigarettes. As a result of this operation, the police seized approximately 10,000 cigarettes. October 6 2010 15:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2010/10/101006-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2010/10/101006-eng.htm A cocaine seizure at the Montréal-Trudeau Airport on September 29, 2010 led to the arrest of a Montréal North resident. Luc Inasso Lassere, 58, allegedly attempted to smuggle 11.9 kilos of cocaine concealed in double-bottom cooking pots. October 6 2010 10:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2010/07/100728-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2010/07/100728-eng.htm Officers of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) seized 5.5 kilos of ketamine and 3.5 kilos of cocaine in the last two weeks at the Montréal Pierre-Elliott-Trudeau International Airport. The CBSA and the RCMP joined forces to thwart these two attempts to import drugs into Canada as both cases were turned over to the RCMP Airport Federal Investigation Section (AFIS) for investigation. July 28 2010 15:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2010/07/100727-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2010/07/100727-eng.htm Last Friday, following a short investigation, members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) searched a residence in Bois-des-Filion. A total of 6,795 counterfeit DVDs and 120 counterfeit VHSs were seized. A suspect was identified and could face charges under the Criminal Code and the Copyright Act. July 27 2010 15:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2010/07/100722-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2010/07/100722-eng.htm Yesterday morning, following a short investigation, members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police searched an apartment in La Sarre. They seized more than 200 counterfeit video games and arrested a suspect who could face charges under the Criminal Code and the Copyright Act. July 22 2010 15:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2010/07/100713-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2010/07/100713-eng.htm On July 7, following a short investigation, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police searched a residence in Sept-Îles. Based on the evidence found, the investigators were able to uncover a drug trafficking operation via courier between Sept-Îles and Montréal. July 13 2010 15:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2010/07/100708-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2010/07/100708-eng.htm The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) annonces that the investigation into the July 2, 2010, bombing of the Canadian Forces Recruiting Centre in Trois-Rivières has now been entrusted to the Integrated National Security Enforcement Team (INSET). By mutual agreement between the RCMP and the Sûreté du Québec, the INSET will pursue the present investigation in an effort to identify and prosecute the persons who claimed responsibility for this criminal act.  July 8 2010 15:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2010/06/100615-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2010/06/100615-eng.htm An investigation conducted by the Integrated National Security Enforcement Team (INSET) has led to charges being laid against Richard Yalaoui, an immigration consultant operating in the Montréal area, and six other individuals associated with him. These persons are being investigated as part of a major police operation dubbed Project C-DEVANCER, the initial phase of which was carried out on November 25, 2009, to disrupt a forgery and fraud network that specialized in forging documents and passports. June 15 2010 9:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2010/06/100609-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2010/06/100609-eng.htm Yesterday, an investigation conducted by the Integrated National Security Enforcement Team (INSET) resulted in charges being laid under section 83.231 of the Criminal Code against an individual who allegedly perpetrated a hoax regarding terrorist activity. If found guilty, Murad Hossain, a 50-year-old Montreal resident, is liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years. Mr. Hossain also faces a charge of public mischief. June 9 2010 13:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2010/06/100607-a-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2010/06/100607-a-eng.htm Last May 28, following a short investigation, the investigators of the Laurentides-Lanaudière-Outaouais Detachment, in collaboration with the Mirabel Police Service, arrested a man after conducting a raid at 160 du Compte Street in Saint-Colomban. While searching the premises, the police found 943 cannabis plants ready to be harvested. The cannabis was seized, along with five illegally stored firearms. June 7 2010 13:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2010/06/100601-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2010/06/100601-eng.htm This morning, as a result of a short investigation, officers of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Drug Section arrested Michel Safar, a 47-year-old Montréal business man, for the alleged possession for the purpose of trafficking of 343 kilos of cocaine originating from Venezuela. June 1 2010 10:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2010/05/100531-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2010/05/100531-eng.htm From May 14 to 28, the Valleyfield RCMP and their Sûreté du Québec partners were quite active, seizing more than 5.9 million illegal cigarettes, loose leaf tobacco, boats and other vehicles used for the transportation of contraband tobacco and cash valued in excess of $861,000. Eighteen persons were arrested and could face charges under the Excise Act, 2001 and the Québec Tobacco Tax Act. May 31 2010 13:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2010/05/100513-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2010/05/100513-eng.htm A major police investigation, conducted by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Commercial Crime Section, led to the identification of an individual involved in several cases of mortgage fraud. Robert Manuel Moniz, 37, of Montréal, was arrested this morning and charged with fraud, forgery and uttering forged documents. Out of approximately one hundred suspicious transactions identified, 19 were more extensively investigated and proved to be fraudulent. The fraud totalled close to five million dollars. May 13 2010 11:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2010/05/100511-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2010/05/100511-eng.htm Members of the Valleyfield Royal Canadian Mounted Police, in partnership with officers of the Sûreté du Québec Project ACCES, conducted two major illegal tobacco seizures in the Saint-Anicet region, Montérégie. Three individuals were arrested and could face charges under the Excise Act, 2001 and the Québec Tobacco Tax Act.  May 11 2010 16:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2010/04/100401a-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2010/04/100401a-eng.htm Last March 31, following a short investigation, members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Saguenay–Lac-St-Jean Detachment, with the assistance of the Sûreté du Québec, searched a residence in Roberval. The search resulted in the seizure of hundreds of counterfeit video games and the arrest of one suspect. April 1 2010 15:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2010/04/100401-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2010/04/100401-eng.htm On March 29 and 31, following a short investigation, members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Côte-Nord Detachment, searched two stores located in Sept-Îles and seized clothing items and accessories of known brand names, including Chanel, Dolce and Gabbana, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Dior and Fila. In all, the items seized represent losses estimated at $25,000 for the defrauded companies. April 1 2010 9:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2010/03/100326-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2010/03/100326-eng.htm Following a short investigation, officers of the RCMP Customs and Excise Section intercepted a suspicious vehicle in Ste-Hélène with the assistance of the Sûreté du Québec. Upon searching the vehicle, the police officers seized 20 cases of contraband cigarettes. A man was arrested on the premises. March 26 2010 9:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2010/03/100322-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2010/03/100322-eng.htm As a result of surveillance operations conducted as part of the ACCES program targeting illegal contraband tobacco smuggling, the RCMP, in partnership with the Sûreté du Québec, carried out four separate operations in the Valleyfield area this week. These operations led to the seizure of more than 2 million illegal cigarettes and 3,820 kg of bulk tobacco, the equivalent of approximately 3.8 million cigarettes March 22 2010 11:45 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2010/02/100211-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2010/02/100211-eng.htm Operations conducted on a regular basis by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Sûreté du Québec resulted, in January only, in the seizure of illegal tobacco products valued at approximately one million dollars, close to CAN$7,500 in cash and 17 smuggling vehicles. During that period, 22 persons were also arrested. Feb 11 2010 11:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2009/12/091210-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2009/12/091210-eng.htm The RCMP Abitibi-Témiscamingue–Nouveau-Québec Detachment, with the collaboration of the Sûreté du Québec, conducted a search in a Rouyn-Noranda residence. The officers arrested an individual alleged to be an illegal tobacco distributor. A certain amount of illegal cigarettes were seized during the operation. 10 Dec 2009 11:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2009/12/091208-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2009/12/091208-eng.htm This morning, officers of the Integrated Market Enforcement Team (IMET) are conducting a police operation to dismantle a criminal organization engaging in registered savings account fraud through stock market manipulation. This project initiated in December 2008 should lead to the arrest of sixteen persons and searches at approximately fifteen locations in the Greater Montreal and the Laurentians. 08 Dec 2009 11:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2009/12/091204-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2009/12/091204-eng.htm As part of surveillance operations targeting illegal contraband tobacco smuggling, investigators of the Central St. Lawrence Valley Detachment – Valleyfield Office, in partnership with the Sûreté du Québec, conducted two raids in the Sainte-Martine and Saint-Anicet area this week. These raids resulted in seizures valued at approximately $300,000. 04 Dec 2009 10:35 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2009/11/091125-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2009/11/091125-eng.htm This morning, over 400 police officers of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Sûreté du Québec (SQ) and Montréal Police Service conducted a major police operation against a forgery and fraud network specialized in forging documents and passports. Thirty-nine searches were carried out in businesses, residences, vehicles, and three day care centres in Montréal. 25 Nov 2009 14:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2009/11/091124-2-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2009/11/091124-2-eng.htm Last Thursday, as a result of intelligence gathered against an active organized crime network, members of the RCMP Airport Federal Investigation Section (AFIS) and National Port Enforcement Team (NPET) with officers of the Montreal Police Service arrested five individuals accused of attempting to smuggle drugs by container. 24 Nov 2009 15:30 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2009/11/091124-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2009/11/091124-eng.htm This morning, officers of the RCMP Bas St-Laurent Detachment searched two stores in Rivière-du-Loup. The officers seized a number of counterfeit clothing items and accessories bearing well-known brand name logos such as Chanel, Billabong, Volcom, Harley-Davidson and Montréal Canadiens. A man and a woman who were on the premises were also arrested. They could face charges under the Copyright Act. 24 Nov 2009 15:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2009/11/091119-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2009/11/091119-eng.htm Police arrested Kevin Gossellin-Robitaille, a 24-year-old Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel resident on Tuesday. The man faces two counts of fraud after filing for personal bankruptcy in April 2007. He is alleged to have, by deceit, falsehood or other fraudulent means, defrauded two groups of creditors working in the agriculture sector for an amount of nearly $3 million. 19 Nov 2009 12:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2009/11/091117-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2009/11/091117-eng.htm This morning in Sherbrooke, the RCMP dismantled an organization involved in the distribution and sale of contraband tobacco products. The police officers conducted five searches and seized a total of approximately 430,000 contraband cigarettes, as well as seven vehicles. 17 Nov 2009 13:30 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2009/11/091113-2-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2009/11/091113-2-eng.htm Last November 10, investigators of the Central St. Lawrence Valley RCMP Detachment - Valleyfield Office, in partnership with the Sûreté du Québec, carried out two police raids following surveillance operations in the Rivière-Beaudette and Saint-Anicet areas. The raids resulted in the seizure of approximately $650,000. 13 Nov 2009 13:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2009/11/091113-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2009/11/091113-eng.htm Last November 10, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Abitibi-Témiscamingue–Nouveau-Québec Detachment, in partnership with the Sûreté du Québec, searched a residence in the city of Amos. As a result of this operation, the police seized a total of 3,800 contraband cigarettes and some cash, and arrested two suspects on the premises. 13 Nov 2009 11:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2009/11/091110-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2009/11/091110-eng.htm On November 9, 2009 members of the Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine Detachment, in co-operation with the Sûreté du Québec, searched two residences in St-Majorique. As a result of this operation, the officers seized some 60,000 illegal cigarettes. An individual was also arrested. 10 Nov 2009 11:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2009/10/091030-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2009/10/091030-eng.htm Officers of the RCMP Beauce-Amiante Detachment searched a store in St-Georges yesterday morning. During the search, the officers seized counterfeit clothing and accessories bearing well-known brand name logos such as Lacoste, Prada, Oakley, Gucci, Dolce and Gabbana and Montréal Canadiens. 30 Oct 2009 14:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2009/10/091028-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2009/10/091028-eng.htm As part of a joint police operation, members of the RCMP Beauce-Amiante Detachment, with the co-operation of Thetford Mines Municipal Police, intercepted a vehicle on highway 165 in Thetford Mines. The officers seized a large quantity of illegal tobacco. Two suspects were also arrested. 28 Oct 2009 14:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2009/09/090925-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2009/09/090925-eng.htm The RCMP Integrated Border Enforcement Team (IBET) announces that security gates are currently being erected on Ball (Phelps) and Lee (Pellow) streets at the Canada/US border in Stanstead and Derby Line.  25 Sep 2009 08:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2009/09/090916-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2009/09/090916-eng.htm A man who had been on the run for the last three years following major Operation Colisée was arrested on Monday by the RCMP. Carlos Narvaez Orellana, 31, finally surrendered to police and will now face justice for a number of drug and gangsterism related charges. 16 Sep 2009 09:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2009/09/090908-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2009/09/090908-eng.htm Under the Financial Integrity Program, investigators of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Abitibi-Témiscamingue–Nouveau-Québec Detachment visited various local flea markets to educate sellers about the consequences of dealing counterfeit goods. After issuing warnings to offenders, RCMP officers, with the assistance of the Sûreté du Québec, arrested two individuals who refused to comply with the law on September 4, 2009. 08 Sep 2009 15:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2009/09/090904-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2009/09/090904-eng.htm Last wednesday, following a short investigation, officers of the Customs and Excise Section at the Centre-du-Québec—Mauricie Detachment – Drummondville Office conducted a search in a residence in Daveluyville. The officers seized 22,533 illegal cigarettes. Four individuals were also questioned. 04 Sep 2009 10:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2009/09/090902-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2009/09/090902-eng.htm Last August 31, Central St. Lawrence Valley RCMP Detachment - Valleyfield Office investigators took part in a police operation on the shore of Lake Saint-François in Saint-Anicet. The raid resulted in the seizure of 1669 kilograms of contraband tobacco and the arrest of nine suspects. 02 Sep 2009 10:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2009/08/090819-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2009/08/090819-eng.htm Responding to public complaints last week, officers of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police detachments in Lacolle and Montérégie raided a flea market in Saint-Chrysostome in application of the RCMP Financial Integrity Program. 19 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2009/08/090807-eng.htm http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/qc/nouv-news/com-rel/2009/08/090807-eng.htm Yesterday morning, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police dismantled an organization specializing in the distribution of counterfeit erectile dysfunction drugs in the Montréal area. 06 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMT