MONTREAL — The greater Montreal area has witnessed a notable increase in arsons in recent months, with restaurants, cafes and vehicles the frequent targets.
“What’s particular is organized crime is asking for money to protect the owners from the organized criminals.”
Montreal police Chief Fady Dagher said this week police were investigating a string of arsons targeting Lebanese cafes, whose owners are being allegedly punished for refusing to submit to extortion attempts.Article content In March, three police services launched Projet Meche, a co-ordinated investigation targeting extortion, threats and arson against merchants in Montreal, its northern suburb Laval and the North Shore. They created the probe after several merchants reported being victims of threats, armed attacks, arson, extortion or gunfire.Article content
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