Illegal towing on a 'massive scale' targeted in Montreal raid, police say

Raids this morningare targetinga Saint-Leonardcompany that police say isinvolved in illegal towing operations on "a massive scale."

Police say the individuals have ties to organized crime.

A total of 13 people have been arrested.

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The police operation is underwayin Montreal, Longueuil, LavalandChteauguay.

The investigation was led by Montreal police, but also involved inspectors fromRevenu Qubec.

Montreal police say they will offer more information later in the day.