Leonardo Rizzuto was arrested back in 2015 and charged with conspiracy to smuggle drugs and gangsterism. It was part of an investigation into a drug trafficking alliance between the Montreal Mafia, bikers, and street gangs called Project Magot. During this time authorities identified Rizzuto and Stefano Sollecito as interim heads of the Rizzuto crime … [Read more…]
Newly released documents from Operation Magot offers a look into the inner workings of the Montreal Mafia after the death of Vito Rizzuto. Investigators secretly placed cameras and recording devices in the office of Mafia-linked lawyer Loris Cavaliere which led to multiple arrests in 2015. Among those arrested were Stefano Sollecito, Leonardo Rizzuto, and … [Read more…]
Andrew Scoppa has been identified as a well respected and influential mafia clan leader in Montreal for several years now. But according to recent testimony from a Sûreté du Québec lieutenant, Andrew Scoppa actually became the interim leader of the Montreal Mafia. According to the LaPresse report, the SQ considered Scoppa to be the … [Read more…]
The long and bloody Montreal mafia war along with the efforts of law enforcement has left the Rizzuto crime family crippled and the mafia in Montreal in a state of total destabilization according to police sources. Head of the organized crime unit of the SPVM Major Nicodemo Milano said in a new Journal de … [Read more…]
The ongoing Montreal mafia war has claimed yet another victim as Vincenzo Spagnolo was shot to death at his home in Laval. Spagnolo was one of the closest and most trusted confidants and best friends of former Rizzuto crime family godfather Vito Rizzuto. The 65-year-old mobster was one of the few people the former … [Read more…]
Stefano Sollecito was arrested back in November along with Leonardo Rizzuto as part of a massive drug trafficking case targeting organized crime. Authorities alleged that Stefano and Leonardo were the new bosses of the Rizzuto crime family and sat at the head of a newly formed Montreal mafia leadership table. Both alleged mobsters were … [Read more…]
Another blow was dealt to the Montreal mafia as Canadian authorities carried out the third and final phase of Project Clemenza. The operation began in 2010 and culminated with 15 individuals with ties to the Montreal mob being targeted in the takedown of a major mafia controlled cocaine network. According to the report, the … [Read more…]
Leonardo Rizzuto and Stefano Sollecito were both identified as heads of the Montreal Mafia after they were arrested in a dual investigation called Project Magot and Mastiff. The investigation into drug trafficking and organized crime in Montreal targeted the Montreal mob and Hells Angels alliance. Rizzuto and Sollecito have been charged with conspiracy to … [Read more…]
The recent Montreal mafia bust resulted in the arrest of alleged Rizzuto crime family leaders Leonardo Rizzuto and Stefano Sollecito whom remain behind bars awaiting bail hearings. Joint investigations led by Sûreté du Québec resulted in 48 arrests, including members of the Montreal mob, Hells Angels, and local street gangs on various charges including … [Read more…]
A major operation was launched Thursday in the Montreal area by three local police agencies which targeted major players in the drug trade and organized crime called Project Magot and Mastiff. More than 200 officers took part in the raids across the Montreal area making more then 40 arrests. According to reports high ranking members … [Read more…]
The Montreal mafia has had to reorganize and find new leadership since the death of longtime mob boss Vito Rizzuto and the dismantling of the old guard of the Rizzuto crime family. The bloody Montreal mafia war which began after a failed attempt by rivals to take down the Rizzuto family lead to the … [Read more…]
The reign of the Rizzuto crime family over the Montreal Mafia may be coming to an end as the Rizzuto’s have seen their ranks severely depleted over last few years. The death of its once all powerful boss Vito Rizzuto may have been the final step in the crime families fall from power. The … [Read more…]
Funeral services are being held today for former Montreal Mafia boss Vito Rizzuto in Little Italy at Notre-Dame-de-la-Defence Church. This historic church is also where funerals were held for Vito’s son Nick Rizzuto Jr and father Nicolo Rizzuto after both were assassinated. Mr Rizzuto passed away due to complications from lung cancer at the … [Read more…]
The passing of Montreal Mafia boss Vito Rizzuto is thought by many to make the end of an era in the Montreal underworld. Vito was by all accounts an old school mob boss who had build the crime family previously run by his father into an international power. He was known for being a … [Read more…]
Montreal Mafia boss and leader of the Rizzuto crime family Vito Rizzuto died from a lung ailment in a Montreal hospital. Vito was released from a U.S. prison last year after serving 10 years for racketeering which included his part in the murders of three Bonanno family captain of the New York Mafia in … [Read more…]