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What is organized crime?

It is serious crime planned and carried out by a group of at least three people to benefit one or more members of the group.

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Nearly 950 organized crime groups are operating in major urban centres and smaller communities in Canada with varying levels of sophistication.
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IT'S IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD
IT'S IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD
Ask the average person about organized crime—most people will mention mobsters and biker gangs. Our views of organized crime are shaped largely by the media and popular culture. Unfortunately, these views do not always reflect the reality of organized crime in Canada. Nor do the media views help us recognize organized crime around us.

Organized crime exists in almost all communities, right under our noses. Law enforcement agencies across Canada need your help to minimize and prevent organized crime.
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Get the facts

Get the facts
Know what organized crime looks like and how it operates.
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Protect yourself

Protect yourself
Take measures to avoid becoming a victim of organized crime.
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Report it

Report it
Know how and to whom you should report organized crime.
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This website is an initiative of the Government of Canada and the Canadian Association of the Chiefs of Police.
Date Modified: 2007-08-29

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