Arrests Made in Quebec Maple Syrup Heist Case

Dec 18, 2012

Three People Detained in Connection of Maple Syrup Theft

The search warrant issued for the massive maple syrup theft dating back to early October of this year is now coming to a close. Three arrests have been made in connection with the maple syrup theft in Quebec. Reports range the goods stolen to be valued at $20 to $30 million.

The suspects have been detained and are expected to face charges Tuesday for theft, conspiracy, fraud and trafficking stolen goods. Police also seized some vehicles, equipment and electronics that are believed to have been used as part of the trafficking plot.

The theft was originally discovered during a routine inventory check at the warehouse located in St-Louis-de-Blandford, Quebec.

There are still arrest warrants for five other people who are believed to be in connection with the maple syrup heist.

Video: Dicamba Returns for Georgia Farmers: What the New EPA Ruling Means for Cotton Growers

After being unavailable in 2024 due to registration issues, dicamba products are returning for Georgia farmers this growing season — but under strict new conditions.

In this report from Tifton, Extension Weed Specialist Stanley Culpepper explains the updated EPA ruling, including new application limits, mandatory training requirements, and the need for a restricted use pesticide license. Among the key changes: a cap of two ½-pound applications per year and the required use of an approved volatility reduction agent with every application.

For Georgia cotton producers, the ruling is significant. According to Taylor Sills with the Georgia Cotton Commission, the vast majority of cotton planted in the state carries the dicamba-tolerant trait — meaning farmers had been paying for technology they couldn’t use.

While environmental groups have expressed concerns over spray drift, Georgia growers have reduced off-target pesticide movement by more than 91% over the past decade. Still, this two-year registration period will come with increased scrutiny, making stewardship and compliance more important than ever.