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#504 | Liquid Gold | The Great Canadian Maple Syrup Robbery

Sep 12, 2024
Uncover the audacious tale of the Great Canadian Maple Syrup Robbery, where $18 million worth of syrup vanished into thin air. Criminals cleverly swapped real syrup with water for over a year! Dive into the complexities of Canada’s syrup regulations and the black market that emerged. Discover the role of Quebec’s syrup monopoly and the intriguing dynamics of crime and authority. This sticky saga reveals just how valuable maple syrup can be in the shadows of organized crime.
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The Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist: A Sweet Crime Saga
00:00 • 23min
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The Aftermath of the Great Canadian Maple Syrup Robbery
23:17 • 2min