Organized crime targeted by police operation in Quebec
Several arrests are expected as the Sûreté du Québec (SQ) and Montreal police (SPVM) investigate organized crime in the province on Thursday morning.
About 150 officers are involved in a large-scale operation in the cities of Montreal, Laval, Blainville, Shefford, Saint-Lazare, Repentigny, Quebec City and Rosemère.
An update by the two forces is expected later in the day.
It's the latest in a string of police operations fighting against organized crime in the province.
READ MORE: 7 arrested after early morning police operation targets Italian Mafia
Earlier this month, police arrested 13 people in connection with a wave of extortion attempts at Montreal restaurants.
Last month, officers targeted the Blood Family Mafia in Lévis and Sainte-Claire near Quebec City.
In April, seven people were arrested after a police operation focused on the Italian Mafia.
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