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Investigators with the RCMP executed search warrants in Montreal and Trois-Rivières Wednesday morning, reportedly in connection with the sale of merchandise on the “Dark Web” of the internet.

An RCMP spokesperson in Montreal confirmed two raids on residences in Trois-Rivières as well as one on a business address in Montreal, but stopped short of confirming a TVA report that the raids related to the online sale of illicit merchandise. They said their investigation does not relate to a specific industry.

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The RCMP also confirmed the local raids were part of a larger, international investigation involving the FBI and other agencies. While today’s raids did not lead to any arrests, the RCMP spokesperson said they served to gather evidence for the investigation, which will be carried out over the next few weeks.