FINTRAC’s financial intelligence was recognized by the Sûreté du Québec in an investigation into a criminal organization involved in the large-scale importation and distribution of nicotine vaping products throughout Quebec. As a result of this investigation, police officers seized more than 300,000 e-cigarettes and 10,000 contraband cigarettes, 6 500 contraband cigars, and nearly $500,000 in Canadian currency. 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 Sûreté du Québec in an investigation into a criminal organization involved in the large-scale importation and distribution of nicotine vaping products throughout Quebec. As a result of this investigation, police officers seized more than 300,000 e-cigarettes and 10,000 contraband cigarettes, 6 500 contraband cigars, and nearly $500,000 in Canadian currency. 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