FINTRAC’s financial intelligence was recognized by the Winnipeg Police Service following an interprovincial drug investigation targeting a network of individuals with ties to organized crime including the Hells Angels, Wolfpack Alliance and the Mexican Cartel. As a result, 33 individuals were arrested and charged with 174 drug trafficking, proceeds of crime and conspiracy related offences. Investigators also seized over $37.2 million worth of illicit drugs (estimated street value), 14 firearms, approximately $825,000 in currency and 1.35 million illegal cigarettes. 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 Winnipeg Police Service following an interprovincial drug investigation targeting a network of individuals with ties to organized crime including the Hells Angels, Wolfpack Alliance and the Mexican Cartel. As a result, 33 individuals were arrested and charged with 174 drug trafficking, proceeds of crime and conspiracy related offences. Investigators also seized over $37.2 million worth of illicit drugs (estimated street value), 14 firearms, approximately $825,000 in currency and 1.35 million illegal cigarettes. 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