Quebec police and merchants join efforts against extortion threats
Montreal extortion threats are rising, and police are helping businesses respond. Report incidents confidentially to protect your store and help stop violence.
Police forces in the Montreal area are working with merchants to respond to a rise in extortion threats against businesses. Authorities say some of these threats have escalated into violence, prompting a new effort to help owners report incidents confidentially.
The initiative is aimed at improving communication between police and business owners and encouraging more people to come forward. Officials say the goal is to better understand the pattern of threats and reduce the risk to businesses across the region.