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FINTRAC announced today that it has imposed an administrative monetary penalty on Les Immeubles Diamant Diamant Inc., also operating as Diamond Diamond Real Estate Inc. This real estate broker in Montréal, Quebec, was imposed an administrative monetary penalty of $123,915 on March 29, 2021, for non-compliance with Part 1 of the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act and its associated Regulations.
Les Immeubles Diamant Diamant Inc. was found to have committed the following violations:

Failure to ensure that the appointed person was responsible for implementing a compliance program;
Failure to develop compliance policies and procedures that sufficiently covered the requirements;
Failure to assess and document the money laundering or terrorist activity financing (ML/TF) risk of its geographic locations, products and delivery channels, and clients and business relationships;
Failure to keep a written ongoing compliance training program;
Failure to institute and document a review, every two years, to assess the effectiveness of its policies and procedures, risk assessment and training program; and
Failure to keep all the prescribed information in client information records.

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“Canada’s Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing Regime is in place to protect the safety of Canadians and the security of Canada’s economy. FINTRAC is committed to working with businesses to help them understand and comply with their obligations under the Act. At the same time, we will be firm in ensuring that businesses continue to do their part and we will take appropriate actions when they are needed.”
Sarah Paquet, Director and Chief Executive Officer, Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada

Quick Facts

As Canada’s financial intelligence unit and anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing regulator, FINTRAC ensures that businesses subject to the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act comply with their obligations under the Act and its Regulations. The Centre also analyzes information and discloses financial intelligence to police, law enforcement and national security agencies to assist their investigations of money laundering, terrorist activity financing and threats to the security of Canada.
Casinos, financial entities, money services businesses, real estate brokers and sales representatives, and several other business sectors are required under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act to keep certain records, identify clients, maintain a compliance regime and report certain financial transactions to FINTRAC.
FINTRAC’s Administrative Monetary Penalties program is one of the most open and transparent of its kind, including in relation to penalty calculations.
With the changes to the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act in 2019, FINTRAC is required to make public the name of all persons and entities that receive an administrative monetary penalty.

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FINTRAC announced today that it has imposed an administrative monetary penalty on Les Immeubles Diamant Diamant Inc., also operating as Diamond Diamond Real Estate Inc. This real estate broker in Montréal, Quebec, was imposed an administrative monetary penalty of $123,915 on March 29, 2021, for non-compliance with Part 1 of the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act and its associated Regulations.
Les Immeubles Diamant Diamant Inc. was found to have committed the following violations:

Failure to ensure that the appointed person was responsible for implementing a compliance program;
Failure to develop compliance policies and procedures that sufficiently covered the requirements;
Failure to assess and document the money laundering or terrorist activity financing (ML/TF) risk of its geographic locations, products and delivery channels, and clients and business relationships;
Failure to keep a written ongoing compliance training program;
Failure to institute and document a review, every two years, to assess the effectiveness of its policies and procedures, risk assessment and training program; and
Failure to keep all the prescribed information in client information records.

Quote

“Canada’s Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing Regime is in place to protect the safety of Canadians and the security of Canada’s economy. FINTRAC is committed to working with businesses to help them understand and comply with their obligations under the Act. At the same time, we will be firm in ensuring that businesses continue to do their part and we will take appropriate actions when they are needed.”
Sarah Paquet, Director and Chief Executive Officer, Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada

Quick Facts

As Canada’s financial intelligence unit and anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing regulator, FINTRAC ensures that businesses subject to the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act comply with their obligations under the Act and its Regulations. The Centre also analyzes information and discloses financial intelligence to police, law enforcement and national security agencies to assist their investigations of money laundering, terrorist activity financing and threats to the security of Canada.
Casinos, financial entities, money services businesses, real estate brokers and sales representatives, and several other business sectors are required under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act to keep certain records, identify clients, maintain a compliance regime and report certain financial transactions to FINTRAC.
FINTRAC’s Administrative Monetary Penalties program is one of the most open and transparent of its kind, including in relation to penalty calculations.
With the changes to the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act in 2019, FINTRAC is required to make public the name of all persons and entities that receive an administrative monetary penalty.

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[email protected].

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FINTRAC imposes an administrative monetary penalty on Les Immeubles Diamant Diamant Inc.

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FINTRAC announced today that it has imposed an administrative monetary penalty on Les Immeubles Diamant Diamant Inc., also operating as Diamond Diamond Real Estate Inc. This real estate broker in Montréal, Quebec, was imposed an administrative monetary penalty of $123,915 on March 29, 2021, for non-compliance with Part 1 of the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act and its associated Regulations.
Les Immeubles Diamant Diamant Inc. was found to have committed the following violations:

Failure to ensure that the appointed person was responsible for implementing a compliance program;
Failure to develop compliance policies and procedures that sufficiently covered the requirements;
Failure to assess and document the money laundering or terrorist activity financing (ML/TF) risk of its geographic locations, products and delivery channels, and clients and business relationships;
Failure to keep a written ongoing compliance training program;
Failure to institute and document a review, every two years, to assess the effectiveness of its policies and procedures, risk assessment and training program; and
Failure to keep all the prescribed information in client information records.

Quote

“Canada’s Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing Regime is in place to protect the safety of Canadians and the security of Canada’s economy. FINTRAC is committed to working with businesses to help them understand and comply with their obligations under the Act. At the same time, we will be firm in ensuring that businesses continue to do their part and we will take appropriate actions when they are needed.”
Sarah Paquet, Director and Chief Executive Officer, Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada

Quick Facts

As Canada’s financial intelligence unit and anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing regulator, FINTRAC ensures that businesses subject to the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act comply with their obligations under the Act and its Regulations. The Centre also analyzes information and discloses financial intelligence to police, law enforcement and national security agencies to assist their investigations of money laundering, terrorist activity financing and threats to the security of Canada.
Casinos, financial entities, money services businesses, real estate brokers and sales representatives, and several other business sectors are required under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act to keep certain records, identify clients, maintain a compliance regime and report certain financial transactions to FINTRAC.
FINTRAC’s Administrative Monetary Penalties program is one of the most open and transparent of its kind, including in relation to penalty calculations.
With the changes to the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act in 2019, FINTRAC is required to make public the name of all persons and entities that receive an administrative monetary penalty.

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Media RelationsFinancial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada613-947-6875
[email protected].

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FINTRAC imposes an administrative monetary penalty on Les Immeubles Diamant Diamant Inc.

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FINTRAC imposes an administrative monetary penalty on Les Immeubles Diamant Diamant Inc.

FINTRAC announced today that it has imposed an administrative monetary penalty on Les Immeubles Diamant Diamant Inc., also operating as Diamond Diamond Real Estate Inc. This real estate broker in Montréal, Quebec, was imposed an administrative monetary penalty of $123,915 on March 29, 2021, for non-compliance with Part 1 of the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act and its associated Regulations.
Les Immeubles Diamant Diamant Inc. was found to have committed the following violations:

Failure to ensure that the appointed person was responsible for implementing a compliance program;
Failure to develop compliance policies and procedures that sufficiently covered the requirements;
Failure to assess and document the money laundering or terrorist activity financing (ML/TF) risk of its geographic locations, products and delivery channels, and clients and business relationships;
Failure to keep a written ongoing compliance training program;
Failure to institute and document a review, every two years, to assess the effectiveness of its policies and procedures, risk assessment and training program; and
Failure to keep all the prescribed information in client information records.

Quote

“Canada’s Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing Regime is in place to protect the safety of Canadians and the security of Canada’s economy. FINTRAC is committed to working with businesses to help them understand and comply with their obligations under the Act. At the same time, we will be firm in ensuring that businesses continue to do their part and we will take appropriate actions when they are needed.”
Sarah Paquet, Director and Chief Executive Officer, Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada

Quick Facts

As Canada’s financial intelligence unit and anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing regulator, FINTRAC ensures that businesses subject to the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act comply with their obligations under the Act and its Regulations. The Centre also analyzes information and discloses financial intelligence to police, law enforcement and national security agencies to assist their investigations of money laundering, terrorist activity financing and threats to the security of Canada.
Casinos, financial entities, money services businesses, real estate brokers and sales representatives, and several other business sectors are required under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act to keep certain records, identify clients, maintain a compliance regime and report certain financial transactions to FINTRAC.
FINTRAC’s Administrative Monetary Penalties program is one of the most open and transparent of its kind, including in relation to penalty calculations.
With the changes to the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act in 2019, FINTRAC is required to make public the name of all persons and entities that receive an administrative monetary penalty.

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[email protected].

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As the result of an 11-month investigation beginning in March 2020, the RCMP has disrupted a drug trafficking ring and charged 14 people with approximately 100 offences. Police also have seized a significant quantity of drugs, firearms and money.On December 9, the Nova Scotia RCMP Federal Serious and Organized Crime Unit arrested two men during a traffic stop on Elliott St. in Halifax, after they threw a loaded handgun out the window. Police recovered and seized the gun and searched the vehicle, where they found cocaine. The driver and passenger were charged with multiple firearm-related offences and the driver, Cameron Mombourquette, was also charged with motor vehicle related offences.The traffic stop prompted a search of a Halifax home, where police located and seized a loaded firearm with various amounts of ammunition. The passenger of the vehicle, Dawid Jakub Dennisow, was charged with additional firearms offences.Thirteen additional locations known for drug activity throughout the HRM were also searched, leading to multiple arrests and a significant of amount drugs, money, firearms and other items being seized.While searching the properties, the following was seized:

3.5 kg of cocaine
110 kg of Benzocaine and other cutting agents
400 pills, including Heroin, steroids and combination codeine/caffeine tablets (ratio-Lenoltec)
10 firearms
Conducted Energy Weapon
$369,000 in cash
three hydraulic cocaine presses
bear spray
drug paraphernalia
2 body armour
122 lbs of cannabis products
310 cannabis plants

The investigation also uncovered a cocaine processing house and a clandestine lab for processing cannabis. The clandestine lab had tanks of highly explosive propane and butane, so the RCMP Clandestine Laboratory Team and Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency were called to safely dismantle the lab. Police also discovered three other houses involved in drug processing. All five properties were restrained by police, as well as five vehicles that were used while committing an offence. This means that owners must maintain care of the homes and vehicles until they go to a forfeiture hearing.”This is an example of outstanding work by our officers and partners,” says Supt. Jason Popik, Federal Criminal Operations Officer. “Together, we have disrupted a complex drug trafficking ring, prevented a significant quantity of dangerous and highly-addictive drugs from getting to our streets and we are holding criminals accountable for their harm to communities.”The RCMP has charged the following people with approximately 100 offences. See the attached backgrounder for a complete list of charges.

Gary Michael Boudreau, 44, of Halifax
Jacob Thomas Cuvelier, 27, of Halifax
Cyril Allison Delong, 27, of Kentville
Dawid Jakub Dennisow, 25, of Halifax
Stephen Alexander Fleming, 39, of Bedford
Shawn Alonzo Forrestall, 41, of Pockwock
Barry Gerrard, 64, of Pope’s Harbour
Kailey Lynn Kane, 25, of New Glasgow
Nicholas W. B. Macleod, 33, of Halifax
Karam Chafic Makhoul, 29, of Williamswood
Cameron Mombourquette, 23, of Bedford
Bradley John Schofield, 44, of Tantallon
Christian Alexander Strickland, 35, of Halifax
Samer Zakhour, 34, of Hammonds Plains

This is an example of the Nova Scotia RCMP and partner agencies working together to protect Nova Scotians. The Canada Revenue Agency, Criminal Intelligence Service of Nova Scotia (CISNS), Forensic Accounting Management Group (FAMG) at Public Services and Procurement Canada, the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) and Fisheries and Oceans Canada greatly assisted with the investigation.The investigation is ongoing and being led by the Nova Scotia RCMP Federal Serious and Organized Crime Unit with assistance from the Nova Scotia RCMP Emergency Response Team, Police Dog Services, Forensic Identification Services, Digital Forensics Services, Ontario RCMP and Halifax District RCMP.Anyone with information is asked to contact the Nova Scotia RCMP Federal Serious and Organized Crime Unit at 902-720-5150. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App.

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As the result of an 11-month investigation beginning in March 2020, the RCMP has disrupted a drug trafficking ring and charged 14 people with approximately 100 offences. Police also have seized a significant quantity of drugs, firearms and money.On December 9, the Nova Scotia RCMP Federal Serious and Organized Crime Unit arrested two men during a traffic stop on Elliott St. in Halifax, after they threw a loaded handgun out the window. Police recovered and seized the gun and searched the vehicle, where they found cocaine. The driver and passenger were charged with multiple firearm-related offences and the driver, Cameron Mombourquette, was also charged with motor vehicle related offences.The traffic stop prompted a search of a Halifax home, where police located and seized a loaded firearm with various amounts of ammunition. The passenger of the vehicle, Dawid Jakub Dennisow, was charged with additional firearms offences.Thirteen additional locations known for drug activity throughout the HRM were also searched, leading to multiple arrests and a significant of amount drugs, money, firearms and other items being seized.While searching the properties, the following was seized:

3.5 kg of cocaine
110 kg of Benzocaine and other cutting agents
400 pills, including Heroin, steroids and combination codeine/caffeine tablets (ratio-Lenoltec)
10 firearms
Conducted Energy Weapon
$369,000 in cash
three hydraulic cocaine presses
bear spray
drug paraphernalia
2 body armour
122 lbs of cannabis products
310 cannabis plants

The investigation also uncovered a cocaine processing house and a clandestine lab for processing cannabis. The clandestine lab had tanks of highly explosive propane and butane, so the RCMP Clandestine Laboratory Team and Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency were called to safely dismantle the lab. Police also discovered three other houses involved in drug processing. All five properties were restrained by police, as well as five vehicles that were used while committing an offence. This means that owners must maintain care of the homes and vehicles until they go to a forfeiture hearing.”This is an example of outstanding work by our officers and partners,” says Supt. Jason Popik, Federal Criminal Operations Officer. “Together, we have disrupted a complex drug trafficking ring, prevented a significant quantity of dangerous and highly-addictive drugs from getting to our streets and we are holding criminals accountable for their harm to communities.”The RCMP has charged the following people with approximately 100 offences. See the attached backgrounder for a complete list of charges.

Gary Michael Boudreau, 44, of Halifax
Jacob Thomas Cuvelier, 27, of Halifax
Cyril Allison Delong, 27, of Kentville
Dawid Jakub Dennisow, 25, of Halifax
Stephen Alexander Fleming, 39, of Bedford
Shawn Alonzo Forrestall, 41, of Pockwock
Barry Gerrard, 64, of Pope’s Harbour
Kailey Lynn Kane, 25, of New Glasgow
Nicholas W. B. Macleod, 33, of Halifax
Karam Chafic Makhoul, 29, of Williamswood
Cameron Mombourquette, 23, of Bedford
Bradley John Schofield, 44, of Tantallon
Christian Alexander Strickland, 35, of Halifax
Samer Zakhour, 34, of Hammonds Plains

This is an example of the Nova Scotia RCMP and partner agencies working together to protect Nova Scotians. The Canada Revenue Agency, Criminal Intelligence Service of Nova Scotia (CISNS), Forensic Accounting Management Group (FAMG) at Public Services and Procurement Canada, the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) and Fisheries and Oceans Canada greatly assisted with the investigation.The investigation is ongoing and being led by the Nova Scotia RCMP Federal Serious and Organized Crime Unit with assistance from the Nova Scotia RCMP Emergency Response Team, Police Dog Services, Forensic Identification Services, Digital Forensics Services, Ontario RCMP and Halifax District RCMP.Anyone with information is asked to contact the Nova Scotia RCMP Federal Serious and Organized Crime Unit at 902-720-5150. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App.

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As the result of an 11-month investigation beginning in March 2020, the RCMP has disrupted a drug trafficking ring and charged 14 people with approximately 100 offences. Police also have seized a significant quantity of drugs, firearms and money.On December 9, the Nova Scotia RCMP Federal Serious and Organized Crime Unit arrested two men during a traffic stop on Elliott St. in Halifax, after they threw a loaded handgun out the window. Police recovered and seized the gun and searched the vehicle, where they found cocaine. The driver and passenger were charged with multiple firearm-related offences and the driver, Cameron Mombourquette, was also charged with motor vehicle related offences.The traffic stop prompted a search of a Halifax home, where police located and seized a loaded firearm with various amounts of ammunition. The passenger of the vehicle, Dawid Jakub Dennisow, was charged with additional firearms offences.Thirteen additional locations known for drug activity throughout the HRM were also searched, leading to multiple arrests and a significant of amount drugs, money, firearms and other items being seized.While searching the properties, the following was seized:

3.5 kg of cocaine
110 kg of Benzocaine and other cutting agents
400 pills, including Heroin, steroids and combination codeine/caffeine tablets (ratio-Lenoltec)
10 firearms
Conducted Energy Weapon
$369,000 in cash
three hydraulic cocaine presses
bear spray
drug paraphernalia
2 body armour
122 lbs of cannabis products
310 cannabis plants

The investigation also uncovered a cocaine processing house and a clandestine lab for processing cannabis. The clandestine lab had tanks of highly explosive propane and butane, so the RCMP Clandestine Laboratory Team and Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency were called to safely dismantle the lab. Police also discovered three other houses involved in drug processing. All five properties were restrained by police, as well as five vehicles that were used while committing an offence. This means that owners must maintain care of the homes and vehicles until they go to a forfeiture hearing.”This is an example of outstanding work by our officers and partners,” says Supt. Jason Popik, Federal Criminal Operations Officer. “Together, we have disrupted a complex drug trafficking ring, prevented a significant quantity of dangerous and highly-addictive drugs from getting to our streets and we are holding criminals accountable for their harm to communities.”The RCMP has charged the following people with approximately 100 offences. See the attached backgrounder for a complete list of charges.

Gary Michael Boudreau, 44, of Halifax
Jacob Thomas Cuvelier, 27, of Halifax
Cyril Allison Delong, 27, of Kentville
Dawid Jakub Dennisow, 25, of Halifax
Stephen Alexander Fleming, 39, of Bedford
Shawn Alonzo Forrestall, 41, of Pockwock
Barry Gerrard, 64, of Pope’s Harbour
Kailey Lynn Kane, 25, of New Glasgow
Nicholas W. B. Macleod, 33, of Halifax
Karam Chafic Makhoul, 29, of Williamswood
Cameron Mombourquette, 23, of Bedford
Bradley John Schofield, 44, of Tantallon
Christian Alexander Strickland, 35, of Halifax
Samer Zakhour, 34, of Hammonds Plains

This is an example of the Nova Scotia RCMP and partner agencies working together to protect Nova Scotians. The Canada Revenue Agency, Criminal Intelligence Service of Nova Scotia (CISNS), Forensic Accounting Management Group (FAMG) at Public Services and Procurement Canada, the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) and Fisheries and Oceans Canada greatly assisted with the investigation.The investigation is ongoing and being led by the Nova Scotia RCMP Federal Serious and Organized Crime Unit with assistance from the Nova Scotia RCMP Emergency Response Team, Police Dog Services, Forensic Identification Services, Digital Forensics Services, Ontario RCMP and Halifax District RCMP.Anyone with information is asked to contact the Nova Scotia RCMP Federal Serious and Organized Crime Unit at 902-720-5150. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App.

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As the result of an 11-month investigation beginning in March 2020, the RCMP has disrupted a drug trafficking ring and charged 14 people with approximately 100 offences. Police also have seized a significant quantity of drugs, firearms and money.On December 9, the Nova Scotia RCMP Federal Serious and Organized Crime Unit arrested two men during a traffic stop on Elliott St. in Halifax, after they threw a loaded handgun out the window. Police recovered and seized the gun and searched the vehicle, where they found cocaine. The driver and passenger were charged with multiple firearm-related offences and the driver, Cameron Mombourquette, was also charged with motor vehicle related offences.The traffic stop prompted a search of a Halifax home, where police located and seized a loaded firearm with various amounts of ammunition. The passenger of the vehicle, Dawid Jakub Dennisow, was charged with additional firearms offences.Thirteen additional locations known for drug activity throughout the HRM were also searched, leading to multiple arrests and a significant of amount drugs, money, firearms and other items being seized.While searching the properties, the following was seized:

3.5 kg of cocaine
110 kg of Benzocaine and other cutting agents
400 pills, including Heroin, steroids and combination codeine/caffeine tablets (ratio-Lenoltec)
10 firearms
Conducted Energy Weapon
$369,000 in cash
three hydraulic cocaine presses
bear spray
drug paraphernalia
2 body armour
122 lbs of cannabis products
310 cannabis plants

The investigation also uncovered a cocaine processing house and a clandestine lab for processing cannabis. The clandestine lab had tanks of highly explosive propane and butane, so the RCMP Clandestine Laboratory Team and Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency were called to safely dismantle the lab. Police also discovered three other houses involved in drug processing. All five properties were restrained by police, as well as five vehicles that were used while committing an offence. This means that owners must maintain care of the homes and vehicles until they go to a forfeiture hearing.”This is an example of outstanding work by our officers and partners,” says Supt. Jason Popik, Federal Criminal Operations Officer. “Together, we have disrupted a complex drug trafficking ring, prevented a significant quantity of dangerous and highly-addictive drugs from getting to our streets and we are holding criminals accountable for their harm to communities.”The RCMP has charged the following people with approximately 100 offences. See the attached backgrounder for a complete list of charges.

Gary Michael Boudreau, 44, of Halifax
Jacob Thomas Cuvelier, 27, of Halifax
Cyril Allison Delong, 27, of Kentville
Dawid Jakub Dennisow, 25, of Halifax
Stephen Alexander Fleming, 39, of Bedford
Shawn Alonzo Forrestall, 41, of Pockwock
Barry Gerrard, 64, of Pope’s Harbour
Kailey Lynn Kane, 25, of New Glasgow
Nicholas W. B. Macleod, 33, of Halifax
Karam Chafic Makhoul, 29, of Williamswood
Cameron Mombourquette, 23, of Bedford
Bradley John Schofield, 44, of Tantallon
Christian Alexander Strickland, 35, of Halifax
Samer Zakhour, 34, of Hammonds Plains

This is an example of the Nova Scotia RCMP and partner agencies working together to protect Nova Scotians. The Canada Revenue Agency, Criminal Intelligence Service of Nova Scotia (CISNS), Forensic Accounting Management Group (FAMG) at Public Services and Procurement Canada, the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) and Fisheries and Oceans Canada greatly assisted with the investigation.The investigation is ongoing and being led by the Nova Scotia RCMP Federal Serious and Organized Crime Unit with assistance from the Nova Scotia RCMP Emergency Response Team, Police Dog Services, Forensic Identification Services, Digital Forensics Services, Ontario RCMP and Halifax District RCMP.Anyone with information is asked to contact the Nova Scotia RCMP Federal Serious and Organized Crime Unit at 902-720-5150. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App.

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As the result of an 11-month investigation beginning in March 2020, the RCMP has disrupted a drug trafficking ring and charged 14 people with approximately 100 offences. Police also have seized a significant quantity of drugs, firearms and money.On December 9, the Nova Scotia RCMP Federal Serious and Organized Crime Unit arrested two men during a traffic stop on Elliott St. in Halifax, after they threw a loaded handgun out the window. Police recovered and seized the gun and searched the vehicle, where they found cocaine. The driver and passenger were charged with multiple firearm-related offences and the driver, Cameron Mombourquette, was also charged with motor vehicle related offences.The traffic stop prompted a search of a Halifax home, where police located and seized a loaded firearm with various amounts of ammunition. The passenger of the vehicle, Dawid Jakub Dennisow, was charged with additional firearms offences.Thirteen additional locations known for drug activity throughout the HRM were also searched, leading to multiple arrests and a significant of amount drugs, money, firearms and other items being seized.While searching the properties, the following was seized:

3.5 kg of cocaine
110 kg of Benzocaine and other cutting agents
400 pills, including Heroin, steroids and combination codeine/caffeine tablets (ratio-Lenoltec)
10 firearms
Conducted Energy Weapon
$369,000 in cash
three hydraulic cocaine presses
bear spray
drug paraphernalia
2 body armour
122 lbs of cannabis products
310 cannabis plants

The investigation also uncovered a cocaine processing house and a clandestine lab for processing cannabis. The clandestine lab had tanks of highly explosive propane and butane, so the RCMP Clandestine Laboratory Team and Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency were called to safely dismantle the lab. Police also discovered three other houses involved in drug processing. All five properties were restrained by police, as well as five vehicles that were used while committing an offence. This means that owners must maintain care of the homes and vehicles until they go to a forfeiture hearing.”This is an example of outstanding work by our officers and partners,” says Supt. Jason Popik, Federal Criminal Operations Officer. “Together, we have disrupted a complex drug trafficking ring, prevented a significant quantity of dangerous and highly-addictive drugs from getting to our streets and we are holding criminals accountable for their harm to communities.”The RCMP has charged the following people with approximately 100 offences. See the attached backgrounder for a complete list of charges.

Gary Michael Boudreau, 44, of Halifax
Jacob Thomas Cuvelier, 27, of Halifax
Cyril Allison Delong, 27, of Kentville
Dawid Jakub Dennisow, 25, of Halifax
Stephen Alexander Fleming, 39, of Bedford
Shawn Alonzo Forrestall, 41, of Pockwock
Barry Gerrard, 64, of Pope’s Harbour
Kailey Lynn Kane, 25, of New Glasgow
Nicholas W. B. Macleod, 33, of Halifax
Karam Chafic Makhoul, 29, of Williamswood
Cameron Mombourquette, 23, of Bedford
Bradley John Schofield, 44, of Tantallon
Christian Alexander Strickland, 35, of Halifax
Samer Zakhour, 34, of Hammonds Plains

This is an example of the Nova Scotia RCMP and partner agencies working together to protect Nova Scotians. The Canada Revenue Agency, Criminal Intelligence Service of Nova Scotia (CISNS), Forensic Accounting Management Group (FAMG) at Public Services and Procurement Canada, the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) and Fisheries and Oceans Canada greatly assisted with the investigation.The investigation is ongoing and being led by the Nova Scotia RCMP Federal Serious and Organized Crime Unit with assistance from the Nova Scotia RCMP Emergency Response Team, Police Dog Services, Forensic Identification Services, Digital Forensics Services, Ontario RCMP and Halifax District RCMP.Anyone with information is asked to contact the Nova Scotia RCMP Federal Serious and Organized Crime Unit at 902-720-5150. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App.

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As the result of an 11-month investigation beginning in March 2020, the RCMP has disrupted a drug trafficking ring and charged 14 people with approximately 100 offences. Police also have seized a significant quantity of drugs, firearms and money.On December 9, the Nova Scotia RCMP Federal Serious and Organized Crime Unit arrested two men during a traffic stop on Elliott St. in Halifax, after they threw a loaded handgun out the window. Police recovered and seized the gun and searched the vehicle, where they found cocaine. The driver and passenger were charged with multiple firearm-related offences and the driver, Cameron Mombourquette, was also charged with motor vehicle related offences.The traffic stop prompted a search of a Halifax home, where police located and seized a loaded firearm with various amounts of ammunition. The passenger of the vehicle, Dawid Jakub Dennisow, was charged with additional firearms offences.Thirteen additional locations known for drug activity throughout the HRM were also searched, leading to multiple arrests and a significant of amount drugs, money, firearms and other items being seized.While searching the properties, the following was seized:

3.5 kg of cocaine
110 kg of Benzocaine and other cutting agents
400 pills, including Heroin, steroids and combination codeine/caffeine tablets (ratio-Lenoltec)
10 firearms
Conducted Energy Weapon
$369,000 in cash
three hydraulic cocaine presses
bear spray
drug paraphernalia
2 body armour
122 lbs of cannabis products
310 cannabis plants

The investigation also uncovered a cocaine processing house and a clandestine lab for processing cannabis. The clandestine lab had tanks of highly explosive propane and butane, so the RCMP Clandestine Laboratory Team and Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency were called to safely dismantle the lab. Police also discovered three other houses involved in drug processing. All five properties were restrained by police, as well as five vehicles that were used while committing an offence. This means that owners must maintain care of the homes and vehicles until they go to a forfeiture hearing.”This is an example of outstanding work by our officers and partners,” says Supt. Jason Popik, Federal Criminal Operations Officer. “Together, we have disrupted a complex drug trafficking ring, prevented a significant quantity of dangerous and highly-addictive drugs from getting to our streets and we are holding criminals accountable for their harm to communities.”The RCMP has charged the following people with approximately 100 offences. See the attached backgrounder for a complete list of charges.

Gary Michael Boudreau, 44, of Halifax
Jacob Thomas Cuvelier, 27, of Halifax
Cyril Allison Delong, 27, of Kentville
Dawid Jakub Dennisow, 25, of Halifax
Stephen Alexander Fleming, 39, of Bedford
Shawn Alonzo Forrestall, 41, of Pockwock
Barry Gerrard, 64, of Pope’s Harbour
Kailey Lynn Kane, 25, of New Glasgow
Nicholas W. B. Macleod, 33, of Halifax
Karam Chafic Makhoul, 29, of Williamswood
Cameron Mombourquette, 23, of Bedford
Bradley John Schofield, 44, of Tantallon
Christian Alexander Strickland, 35, of Halifax
Samer Zakhour, 34, of Hammonds Plains

This is an example of the Nova Scotia RCMP and partner agencies working together to protect Nova Scotians. The Canada Revenue Agency, Criminal Intelligence Service of Nova Scotia (CISNS), Forensic Accounting Management Group (FAMG) at Public Services and Procurement Canada, the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) and Fisheries and Oceans Canada greatly assisted with the investigation.The investigation is ongoing and being led by the Nova Scotia RCMP Federal Serious and Organized Crime Unit with assistance from the Nova Scotia RCMP Emergency Response Team, Police Dog Services, Forensic Identification Services, Digital Forensics Services, Ontario RCMP and Halifax District RCMP.Anyone with information is asked to contact the Nova Scotia RCMP Federal Serious and Organized Crime Unit at 902-720-5150. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App.

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As the result of an 11-month investigation beginning in March 2020, the RCMP has disrupted a drug trafficking ring and charged 14 people with approximately 100 offences. Police also have seized a significant quantity of drugs, firearms and money.On December 9, the Nova Scotia RCMP Federal Serious and Organized Crime Unit arrested two men during a traffic stop on Elliott St. in Halifax, after they threw a loaded handgun out the window. Police recovered and seized the gun and searched the vehicle, where they found cocaine. The driver and passenger were charged with multiple firearm-related offences and the driver, Cameron Mombourquette, was also charged with motor vehicle related offences.The traffic stop prompted a search of a Halifax home, where police located and seized a loaded firearm with various amounts of ammunition. The passenger of the vehicle, Dawid Jakub Dennisow, was charged with additional firearms offences.Thirteen additional locations known for drug activity throughout the HRM were also searched, leading to multiple arrests and a significant of amount drugs, money, firearms and other items being seized.While searching the properties, the following was seized:

3.5 kg of cocaine
110 kg of Benzocaine and other cutting agents
400 pills, including Heroin, steroids and combination codeine/caffeine tablets (ratio-Lenoltec)
10 firearms
Conducted Energy Weapon
$369,000 in cash
three hydraulic cocaine presses
bear spray
drug paraphernalia
2 body armour
122 lbs of cannabis products
310 cannabis plants

The investigation also uncovered a cocaine processing house and a clandestine lab for processing cannabis. The clandestine lab had tanks of highly explosive propane and butane, so the RCMP Clandestine Laboratory Team and Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency were called to safely dismantle the lab. Police also discovered three other houses involved in drug processing. All five properties were restrained by police, as well as five vehicles that were used while committing an offence. This means that owners must maintain care of the homes and vehicles until they go to a forfeiture hearing.”This is an example of outstanding work by our officers and partners,” says Supt. Jason Popik, Federal Criminal Operations Officer. “Together, we have disrupted a complex drug trafficking ring, prevented a significant quantity of dangerous and highly-addictive drugs from getting to our streets and we are holding criminals accountable for their harm to communities.”The RCMP has charged the following people with approximately 100 offences. See the attached backgrounder for a complete list of charges.

Gary Michael Boudreau, 44, of Halifax
Jacob Thomas Cuvelier, 27, of Halifax
Cyril Allison Delong, 27, of Kentville
Dawid Jakub Dennisow, 25, of Halifax
Stephen Alexander Fleming, 39, of Bedford
Shawn Alonzo Forrestall, 41, of Pockwock
Barry Gerrard, 64, of Pope’s Harbour
Kailey Lynn Kane, 25, of New Glasgow
Nicholas W. B. Macleod, 33, of Halifax
Karam Chafic Makhoul, 29, of Williamswood
Cameron Mombourquette, 23, of Bedford
Bradley John Schofield, 44, of Tantallon
Christian Alexander Strickland, 35, of Halifax
Samer Zakhour, 34, of Hammonds Plains

This is an example of the Nova Scotia RCMP and partner agencies working together to protect Nova Scotians. The Canada Revenue Agency, Criminal Intelligence Service of Nova Scotia (CISNS), Forensic Accounting Management Group (FAMG) at Public Services and Procurement Canada, the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) and Fisheries and Oceans Canada greatly assisted with the investigation.The investigation is ongoing and being led by the Nova Scotia RCMP Federal Serious and Organized Crime Unit with assistance from the Nova Scotia RCMP Emergency Response Team, Police Dog Services, Forensic Identification Services, Digital Forensics Services, Ontario RCMP and Halifax District RCMP.Anyone with information is asked to contact the Nova Scotia RCMP Federal Serious and Organized Crime Unit at 902-720-5150. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App.

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As the result of an 11-month investigation beginning in March 2020, the RCMP has disrupted a drug trafficking ring and charged 14 people with approximately 100 offences. Police also have seized a significant quantity of drugs, firearms and money.On December 9, the Nova Scotia RCMP Federal Serious and Organized Crime Unit arrested two men during a traffic stop on Elliott St. in Halifax, after they threw a loaded handgun out the window. Police recovered and seized the gun and searched the vehicle, where they found cocaine. The driver and passenger were charged with multiple firearm-related offences and the driver, Cameron Mombourquette, was also charged with motor vehicle related offences.The traffic stop prompted a search of a Halifax home, where police located and seized a loaded firearm with various amounts of ammunition. The passenger of the vehicle, Dawid Jakub Dennisow, was charged with additional firearms offences.Thirteen additional locations known for drug activity throughout the HRM were also searched, leading to multiple arrests and a significant of amount drugs, money, firearms and other items being seized.While searching the properties, the following was seized:

3.5 kg of cocaine
110 kg of Benzocaine and other cutting agents
400 pills, including Heroin, steroids and combination codeine/caffeine tablets (ratio-Lenoltec)
10 firearms
Conducted Energy Weapon
$369,000 in cash
three hydraulic cocaine presses
bear spray
drug paraphernalia
2 body armour
122 lbs of cannabis products
310 cannabis plants

The investigation also uncovered a cocaine processing house and a clandestine lab for processing cannabis. The clandestine lab had tanks of highly explosive propane and butane, so the RCMP Clandestine Laboratory Team and Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency were called to safely dismantle the lab. Police also discovered three other houses involved in drug processing. All five properties were restrained by police, as well as five vehicles that were used while committing an offence. This means that owners must maintain care of the homes and vehicles until they go to a forfeiture hearing.”This is an example of outstanding work by our officers and partners,” says Supt. Jason Popik, Federal Criminal Operations Officer. “Together, we have disrupted a complex drug trafficking ring, prevented a significant quantity of dangerous and highly-addictive drugs from getting to our streets and we are holding criminals accountable for their harm to communities.”The RCMP has charged the following people with approximately 100 offences. See the attached backgrounder for a complete list of charges.

Gary Michael Boudreau, 44, of Halifax
Jacob Thomas Cuvelier, 27, of Halifax
Cyril Allison Delong, 27, of Kentville
Dawid Jakub Dennisow, 25, of Halifax
Stephen Alexander Fleming, 39, of Bedford
Shawn Alonzo Forrestall, 41, of Pockwock
Barry Gerrard, 64, of Pope’s Harbour
Kailey Lynn Kane, 25, of New Glasgow
Nicholas W. B. Macleod, 33, of Halifax
Karam Chafic Makhoul, 29, of Williamswood
Cameron Mombourquette, 23, of Bedford
Bradley John Schofield, 44, of Tantallon
Christian Alexander Strickland, 35, of Halifax
Samer Zakhour, 34, of Hammonds Plains

This is an example of the Nova Scotia RCMP and partner agencies working together to protect Nova Scotians. The Canada Revenue Agency, Criminal Intelligence Service of Nova Scotia (CISNS), Forensic Accounting Management Group (FAMG) at Public Services and Procurement Canada, the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) and Fisheries and Oceans Canada greatly assisted with the investigation.The investigation is ongoing and being led by the Nova Scotia RCMP Federal Serious and Organized Crime Unit with assistance from the Nova Scotia RCMP Emergency Response Team, Police Dog Services, Forensic Identification Services, Digital Forensics Services, Ontario RCMP and Halifax District RCMP.Anyone with information is asked to contact the Nova Scotia RCMP Federal Serious and Organized Crime Unit at 902-720-5150. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App.

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As the result of an 11-month investigation beginning in March 2020, the RCMP has disrupted a drug trafficking ring and charged 14 people with approximately 100 offences. Police also have seized a significant quantity of drugs, firearms and money.On December 9, the Nova Scotia RCMP Federal Serious and Organized Crime Unit arrested two men during a traffic stop on Elliott St. in Halifax, after they threw a loaded handgun out the window. Police recovered and seized the gun and searched the vehicle, where they found cocaine. The driver and passenger were charged with multiple firearm-related offences and the driver, Cameron Mombourquette, was also charged with motor vehicle related offences.The traffic stop prompted a search of a Halifax home, where police located and seized a loaded firearm with various amounts of ammunition. The passenger of the vehicle, Dawid Jakub Dennisow, was charged with additional firearms offences.Thirteen additional locations known for drug activity throughout the HRM were also searched, leading to multiple arrests and a significant of amount drugs, money, firearms and other items being seized.While searching the properties, the following was seized:

3.5 kg of cocaine
110 kg of Benzocaine and other cutting agents
400 pills, including Heroin, steroids and combination codeine/caffeine tablets (ratio-Lenoltec)
10 firearms
Conducted Energy Weapon
$369,000 in cash
three hydraulic cocaine presses
bear spray
drug paraphernalia
2 body armour
122 lbs of cannabis products
310 cannabis plants

The investigation also uncovered a cocaine processing house and a clandestine lab for processing cannabis. The clandestine lab had tanks of highly explosive propane and butane, so the RCMP Clandestine Laboratory Team and Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency were called to safely dismantle the lab. Police also discovered three other houses involved in drug processing. All five properties were restrained by police, as well as five vehicles that were used while committing an offence. This means that owners must maintain care of the homes and vehicles until they go to a forfeiture hearing.”This is an example of outstanding work by our officers and partners,” says Supt. Jason Popik, Federal Criminal Operations Officer. “Together, we have disrupted a complex drug trafficking ring, prevented a significant quantity of dangerous and highly-addictive drugs from getting to our streets and we are holding criminals accountable for their harm to communities.”The RCMP has charged the following people with approximately 100 offences. See the attached backgrounder for a complete list of charges.

Gary Michael Boudreau, 44, of Halifax
Jacob Thomas Cuvelier, 27, of Halifax
Cyril Allison Delong, 27, of Kentville
Dawid Jakub Dennisow, 25, of Halifax
Stephen Alexander Fleming, 39, of Bedford
Shawn Alonzo Forrestall, 41, of Pockwock
Barry Gerrard, 64, of Pope’s Harbour
Kailey Lynn Kane, 25, of New Glasgow
Nicholas W. B. Macleod, 33, of Halifax
Karam Chafic Makhoul, 29, of Williamswood
Cameron Mombourquette, 23, of Bedford
Bradley John Schofield, 44, of Tantallon
Christian Alexander Strickland, 35, of Halifax
Samer Zakhour, 34, of Hammonds Plains

This is an example of the Nova Scotia RCMP and partner agencies working together to protect Nova Scotians. The Canada Revenue Agency, Criminal Intelligence Service of Nova Scotia (CISNS), Forensic Accounting Management Group (FAMG) at Public Services and Procurement Canada, the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) and Fisheries and Oceans Canada greatly assisted with the investigation.The investigation is ongoing and being led by the Nova Scotia RCMP Federal Serious and Organized Crime Unit with assistance from the Nova Scotia RCMP Emergency Response Team, Police Dog Services, Forensic Identification Services, Digital Forensics Services, Ontario RCMP and Halifax District RCMP.Anyone with information is asked to contact the Nova Scotia RCMP Federal Serious and Organized Crime Unit at 902-720-5150. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App.

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As the result of an 11-month investigation beginning in March 2020, the RCMP has disrupted a drug trafficking ring and charged 14 people with approximately 100 offences. Police also have seized a significant quantity of drugs, firearms and money.On December 9, the Nova Scotia RCMP Federal Serious and Organized Crime Unit arrested two men during a traffic stop on Elliott St. in Halifax, after they threw a loaded handgun out the window. Police recovered and seized the gun and searched the vehicle, where they found cocaine. The driver and passenger were charged with multiple firearm-related offences and the driver, Cameron Mombourquette, was also charged with motor vehicle related offences.The traffic stop prompted a search of a Halifax home, where police located and seized a loaded firearm with various amounts of ammunition. The passenger of the vehicle, Dawid Jakub Dennisow, was charged with additional firearms offences.Thirteen additional locations known for drug activity throughout the HRM were also searched, leading to multiple arrests and a significant of amount drugs, money, firearms and other items being seized.While searching the properties, the following was seized:

3.5 kg of cocaine
110 kg of Benzocaine and other cutting agents
400 pills, including Heroin, steroids and combination codeine/caffeine tablets (ratio-Lenoltec)
10 firearms
Conducted Energy Weapon
$369,000 in cash
three hydraulic cocaine presses
bear spray
drug paraphernalia
2 body armour
122 lbs of cannabis products
310 cannabis plants

The investigation also uncovered a cocaine processing house and a clandestine lab for processing cannabis. The clandestine lab had tanks of highly explosive propane and butane, so the RCMP Clandestine Laboratory Team and Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency were called to safely dismantle the lab. Police also discovered three other houses involved in drug processing. All five properties were restrained by police, as well as five vehicles that were used while committing an offence. This means that owners must maintain care of the homes and vehicles until they go to a forfeiture hearing.”This is an example of outstanding work by our officers and partners,” says Supt. Jason Popik, Federal Criminal Operations Officer. “Together, we have disrupted a complex drug trafficking ring, prevented a significant quantity of dangerous and highly-addictive drugs from getting to our streets and we are holding criminals accountable for their harm to communities.”The RCMP has charged the following people with approximately 100 offences. See the attached backgrounder for a complete list of charges.

Gary Michael Boudreau, 44, of Halifax
Jacob Thomas Cuvelier, 27, of Halifax
Cyril Allison Delong, 27, of Kentville
Dawid Jakub Dennisow, 25, of Halifax
Stephen Alexander Fleming, 39, of Bedford
Shawn Alonzo Forrestall, 41, of Pockwock
Barry Gerrard, 64, of Pope’s Harbour
Kailey Lynn Kane, 25, of New Glasgow
Nicholas W. B. Macleod, 33, of Halifax
Karam Chafic Makhoul, 29, of Williamswood
Cameron Mombourquette, 23, of Bedford
Bradley John Schofield, 44, of Tantallon
Christian Alexander Strickland, 35, of Halifax
Samer Zakhour, 34, of Hammonds Plains

This is an example of the Nova Scotia RCMP and partner agencies working together to protect Nova Scotians. The Canada Revenue Agency, Criminal Intelligence Service of Nova Scotia (CISNS), Forensic Accounting Management Group (FAMG) at Public Services and Procurement Canada, the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) and Fisheries and Oceans Canada greatly assisted with the investigation.The investigation is ongoing and being led by the Nova Scotia RCMP Federal Serious and Organized Crime Unit with assistance from the Nova Scotia RCMP Emergency Response Team, Police Dog Services, Forensic Identification Services, Digital Forensics Services, Ontario RCMP and Halifax District RCMP.Anyone with information is asked to contact the Nova Scotia RCMP Federal Serious and Organized Crime Unit at 902-720-5150. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App.

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FINTRAC imposes an administrative monetary penalty on HomeLife Glenayre Realty Chilliwack Ltd.

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FINTRAC imposes an administrative monetary penalty on HomeLife Glenayre Realty Chilliwack Ltd.

FINTRAC announced today that it has imposed an administrative monetary penalty on HomeLife Glenayre Realty Chilliwack Ltd. This real estate broker in Chilliwack, British Columbia, was imposed an administrative monetary penalty of $59,235 on February 8, 2021, for non-compliance with Part 1 of the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act and its associated Regulations.
HomeLife Glenayre Realty Chilliwack Ltd. was found to have committed the following violations:

Failure to develop and apply written compliance policies and procedures that sufficiently addressed the requirements for reporting suspicious transactions and terrorist property, as well as client identification and record keeping;
Failure to assess and document the money laundering or terrorist activity financing risks of its geographic location, products and delivery channels, clients and business relationships, and new technologies;
Failure to include the frequency and delivery methods in its ongoing training program, as well as how training would be maintained on an ongoing basis;
Failure to institute and document the prescribed review of its compliance policies and procedures, risk assessment and training program; and
Failure to keep all the prescribed information in client information records.

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“Canada’s Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing Regime is in place to protect the safety of Canadians and the security of Canada’s economy. FINTRAC is committed to working with businesses to help them understand and comply with their obligations under the Act. At the same time, we will be firm in ensuring that businesses continue to do their part and we will take appropriate actions when they are needed.”
Sarah Paquet, Director and Chief Executive Officer, Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada

Quick Facts

As Canada’s financial intelligence unit and anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing regulator, FINTRAC ensures that businesses subject to the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act comply with their obligations under the Act and its Regulations. The Centre also analyzes information and discloses financial intelligence to police, law enforcement and national security agencies to assist their investigations of money laundering, terrorist activity financing and threats to the security of Canada.
Casinos, financial entities, money services businesses, real estate brokers and sales representatives, and several other business sectors are required under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act to keep certain records, identify clients, maintain a compliance regime and report certain financial transactions to FINTRAC.
FINTRAC’s Administrative Monetary Penalties program is one of the most open and transparent of its kind, including in relation to penalty calculations.
With the changes to the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act in 2019, FINTRAC is required to make public the name of all persons and entities that receive an administrative monetary penalty.

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