Montreal police have arrested 13 people in connection with a series of extortion crimes targeting the owners of two downtown Montreal restaurants.

Eight men and two women between the ages of 28 and 44 are said to be involved in two independent crime organizations.

City officials say the recent surge in this type of crime is unacceptable.

Global’s Elizabeth Zogalis reports.

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