Police to crack down on Mafia after man’s slaying in crowded Quebec hotel
MONTREAL — Police in Laval, Que., are intensifying efforts against the Mafia after a brazen organized crime-linked slaying inside a crowded hotel.
They said they will step up their presence at establishments frequented by organized crime groups following the May 4 killing of Salvatore Scoppa at the Sheraton Hotel, with hundreds of people nearby.
Police Chief Pierre Brochet said the shooter showed a blatant disregard for public safety, and he won’t allow such an incident to happen again.
“After the events at the Sheraton, when an individual walked in and fired multiple times inside … I had a lot of concerns,” Brochet said Monday. “Many shots were fired inside a place where there was lots of people.”