The Great Maple Syrup Heist

In 2012, a significant maple syrup scandal was uncovered in Quebec, revealing that over six million pounds of syrup, valued at roughly 18 million Canadian dollars, had gone missing. The incident began when accountant Michel Gauvreau discovered that many syrup barrels in a local warehouse were empty or filled with water, leading to a police investigation. The town's law enforcement soon realized they were facing one of the largest thefts in Canadian history, prompting an extensive manhunt. The investigation would ultimately unveil a surprising underbelly of the maple syrup industry, showcasing how valuable and poorly guarded this commodity really was.