Organized Crime: The Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist (8/28/24)
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Organized Crime: The Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist (8/28/24)
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The Great Maple Syrup Heist, which took place between 2011 and 2012 in Quebec, Canada, was an audacious theft of nearly $18 million CAD worth of maple syrup from a...
show moreThe theft was discovered during a routine inventory check when inspectors noticed barrels that were unexpectedly light or filled with water instead of syrup. This revelation triggered a massive investigation by multiple Canadian law enforcement agencies, including the Sûreté du Québec and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, leading to the arrest and conviction of several individuals, including the ringleader, Richard Vallières. The heist not only exposed significant security gaps in the FPAQ’s operations but also highlighted the existence of a black market for maple syrup. As a result, the FPAQ implemented stricter security measures and protocols to prevent future thefts, while the incident underscored the potential vulnerabilities in niche commodity markets worldwide.
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