The Maple Syrup Heist of 2011
Canadian True Crime
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The Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist
The Supreme Court of Canada ruled to reinstate Richard Valier's original fine of almost $10 million. He said he now realized the impact that the theft had on many innocent maple syrup producers. The federation sheepishly admitted they didn't think anyone would steal the maple syrup, even though it's not the first time maple syrup had been stolen in Quebec. But others pointed out that the heist wouldn't have happened in any other province but Quebec, where the federation has the monopoly.
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