9 suspects face charges after Quebec organized crime operation
CTV
Nine people appeared in court in Quebec City on Saturday as part of a major operation by the Sûreté du Québec to investigate violent conflicts between independent drug dealers and a group of outlaw motorcycle gangs in the east of the province.
Nine people appeared in court in Quebec City on Saturday as part of a major operation by the Sûreté du Québec to investigate violent conflicts between independent drug dealers and a group of outlaw motorcycle gangs in the east of the province.
Each suspect faces several charges.
Three charges have been laid against Evan Lavoie, 21, Andréanne Dominique, 37, Dave Galienne-Picard, 30, and Rémi Fournier, 38, for kidnapping, forcible confinement and aggravated assault, according to the information.
Maxime Maheux, 26, faces two counts of arson.
Francis Gauthier-Marcoux, 33, and Bianca Simard are charged with attempted murder by firearm, assault and conspiracy to commit a criminal act.
Nicholas Coté, 45, is charged with conspiracy to commit an indictable offence and arson.
Finally, Charlotte Montambault-Vaillancour, 32, is charged with three counts of possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking.
