News release: Project Glacier dismantles Grande Prairie criminal organization
FINTRAC’s financial intelligence was recognized by the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) in Project Glacier, an extensive organized crime investigation where six suspects have been charged with a combined 22 criminal offences. ALERT seized over a quarter million dollars’ worth of drugs during the course of the investigation, including illegal opioids pills. With the financial transaction reports received from Canadian businesses across the country, FINTRAC is providing valuable assistance to law enforcement and national security investigations.FINTRAC’s financial intelligence was recognized by the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) in Project Glacier, an extensive organized crime investigation where six suspects have been charged with a combined 22 criminal offences. ALERT seized over a quarter million dollars’ worth of drugs during the course of the investigation, including illegal opioids pills. With the financial transaction reports received from Canadian businesses across the country, FINTRAC is providing valuable assistance to law enforcement and national security investigations. Read More