5 Canadians facing extradition to the U.S., after authorities dismantle drug-smuggling ring
The cross-border operation saw 19 people charged in two U.S. federal indictments for their alleged roles in the organized crime syndicate, including Roberto Scoppa, a Montreal man alleged to be a large-scale Canadian trafficker and Italian Mafia figure.
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The cross-border operation saw 19 people charged in two U.S. federal indictments for their alleged roles in the organized crime syndicate, including Roberto Scoppa, a Montreal man alleged to be a large-scale Canadian trafficker and Italian Mafia figure.