Quebec police say about 150 officers were deployed early in the morning across the province for a “large-scale operation” against organized crime.
Police say they were making numerous arrests.
Officers have been deployed in Montreal, Laval, Blainville, Shefford, St-Lazare, Repentigny, Quebec City and Rosemère.
News reports say some of the people arrested include members of the reputed Rizzuto crime family.
Montreal police and provincial police are holding a joint news conference this morning to provide an update.
Police say their operation strikes a major blow against organized crime.
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