On Oct. 14, the sixth troop the RCMP’s Diverse and Inclusive Pre-Cadet Experience (DICE) program completed three weeks of immersive training at the RCMP’s Depot training academy in Regina, Sask. This marks two years of removing barriers that affect underrepresented groups who want to join the RCMP. The DICE program is a three-week immersive experience … Read more
The RCMP has published two guides to provide information and support to families of homicide victims and missing persons. The guides are trauma-informed and are reflective of the needs identified in family testimony during the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. Both guides can be used by any police service in Canada, not just … Read more
Central Region (Ontario) RCMP Cybercrime Investigative Team (CIT) played a pivotal role in an international investigation that led to the sentencing of Canadian citizen, Cameron Albert Redman, who was convicted in the United States for his involvement in a sophisticated cybercrime scheme targeting Twitter’s Partner Support Portal. “This investigation underscores the increasingly complex nature of cybercrime and the … Read more
Between April 1 and June 30, the Ontario RCMP Border Integrity team and its partners in the Cornwall region, laid multiple charges and seized nearly $500,000 worth of contraband tobacco products. Each case involved an individual attempting to transport cigars, cigarettes or other illicit products into Ontario. Revenues from contraband tobacco often support organized crime activities, such as drug trafficking, human trafficking, … Read more
The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) and the Hong Kong Police Force’s Anti-Deception Coordination Centre (ADCC) helped recover CAD $2.3 million following a cross-border business email compromise (BEC) fraud targeting a Canadian law firm in the Vancouver, B.C. area. The full release is available online. Contact media@antifraudcentre.ca.
The RCMP Federal Policing Criminal Operations – Virtual Assets team at National Headquarters have recovered approximately 460,000 USD Tether (USDT) in cryptocurrency after an Ontario resident was targeted by a sophisticated investment fraud. RCMP Federal Policing Criminal Operations Sergeant Ryan Berry remarked that prompt reporting by the victim helped officers recover the funds. “In cases of stolen cryptocurrency, timing is everything,” Berry said. “Given the speed at … Read more
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)’s National Cybercrime Coordination Centre (NC3), the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) and the Sûreté du Québec (SQ) are announcing enforcement actions against Canadian users of LabHost, a platform used to launch widespread phishing and cyber scams in Canada and around the world. Since April 14, 2025, police forces from across … Read more
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police needs help naming newborn horses (foals) that may one day become part of the world-famous Musical Ride, through our annual Name the Foal contest. Details online. Contact RCMP.HQMediaRelations-DGRelationsmedias.GRC@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.
From Dec. 9, 2024 to Jan. 18, 2025, the Canadian Integrated Response to Organized Crime Committee composed of Federal, Provincial and Municipal law enforcement agencies, conducted a national sprint aimed at disrupting illegal fentanyl production and distribution in Canada. During the sprint, Canadian law enforcement reported 489 occurrences related to fentanyl and synthetic opioids, which resulted … Read more
The RCMP, through the Open Government Office, announced the launch of its second public consultation, inviting Canadians to provide feedback on the RCMP’s draft strategic plan to establish an RCMP Transparency and Trust Multi-Stakeholder Forum. The Transparency and Trust Multi-Stakeholder Forum aims to bring together civil society, non-governmental organizations, and RCMP by fostering greater open dialogue, seeking equitable … Read more
