Organized crime in Canada

50based here
87foreign footprints

Based in Canada 50

Foreign groups with a footprint in Canada 87

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based in United States
The Hells Angels are incorporated as the Hells Angels Motorcycle Corporation in Canada.
Sources: Hells Angels
2
based in Mexico
The Sinaloa Cartel has a presence in Canada, specifically in British Columbia and Eastern Canada.
3
based in United States
Paolo Gambino was accused of establishing a heroin pipeline in Toronto, indicating the family used Canada as a transit route for heroin.
4
'NdranghetaPresence
based in Italy
The 'Ndrangheta has a presence in Canada, with families operating there and a board of directors governing them.
Sources: 'Ndrangheta, 'Ndrangheta
5
based in United States
The Bonanno family expanded into Canada, with Bonanno hiding in Montreal.
Sources: Bonanno crime family
6
based in United States
The Bandidos operated in Canada with chapters in Ontario, Alberta, Manitoba, and Quebec between 2000 and 2007.
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based in United States
The Outlaws entered Canada in 1977 and claim seven chapters with approximately 60 members.
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CamorraPresence
based in Italy
The Camorra has documented presence in Canada, where clans have invested in commercial and real estate activities.
Sources: Camorra, Camorra
9
based in United States
The American Mafia has factions in Southern Ontario and Montreal in Canada.
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Latin KingsPresence
based in United States
The Latin Kings have a Canadian branch founded in 2003, with members arrested in Toronto.
Sources: Latin Kings, Latin Kings
11
based in United States
MS-13 members are in Canada seeking refugee status and working there.
12
based in United States
The Buffalo crime family operates in Hamilton, Ontario, and controls organized crime in Ontario and Quebec.
Sources: Buffalo crime family
13
based in Mexico
The Beltrán-Leyva Organization has operations in Canada.
14
based in United States
The Detroit Partnership has territory in Southwestern Ontario.
Sources: Detroit Partnership
15
BloodsPresence
based in United States
Blood sets operate in Canadian cities Montreal and Toronto.
Sources: Bloods, Bloods
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CripsPresence
based in United States
The Crips established a presence in Canada in the early 1990s, with sets active in Montreal and Toronto.
Sources: Crips
17
HezbollahOperations
based in Lebanon
Hezbollah continues its activity in Canada, using car trade to make profit on cars shipped through the Port of Montreal.
Sources: Hezbollah
18
based in Italy
The Commisso 'ndrina has a branch in the Greater Toronto Area as part of the Siderno Group, and its members operate there.
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based in Albania
The Albanian mafia is firmly established in Canadian cities such as Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver, involved in white collar activities and cross-border drug smuggling.
Sources: Albanian mafia, Mafia albanesa
20
based in United States
The family imported liquor from Canada during Prohibition.
Sources: Cleveland crime family
21
based in United States
The Pagans traveled to Canada to meet with the Rock Machine and probe for expansion, but later abandoned plans.
Sources: Pagan's Motorcycle Club
22
based in United States
The Atomwaffen Division had a Canadian branch, and a leading member was charged with terrorism offenses.
Sources: Atomwaffen Division
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TriadsPresence
based in China
Triads are present in Canadian cities like Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, and Edmonton.
Sources: Triad (organised crime)
24
based in United States
The organization has territory in Canada.
25
based in Ireland
Canadian supporters fundraised, imported weapons, and smuggled IRA members into the US.
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14KPresence
based in Hong Kong
The 14K resurfaced in Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto in Canada.
Sources: 14K (triad)
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based in United States
The gang is active in Canada.
Sources: 18th Street gang
28
based in United States
The Tiny Rascal Gang has territory in Canada.
Sources: Tiny Rascal Gang
29
based in China
The Big Circle Gang has members, operations, and notoriety in Canada, including in Vancouver and Toronto.
Sources: Big Circle Gang
30
Ku Klux KlanPresence
based in United States
Klan organizers operated in Canada, particularly in Saskatchewan in 1926 and 1928.
Sources: Ku Klux Klan
31
based in Italy
The Papalia clan has a presence in Canada, with Johnny Papalia and Frank Papalia being bosses in Hamilton.
32
based in Italy
The 'Ndrina Ursino has settlements in Canada.
Sources: 'Ndrina Ursino
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YakuzaPresence
based in Japan
The Yakuza have territory in Canada.
Sources: Yakuza, Yakuza
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based in United States
The Purple Gang smuggled alcohol from Canada.
Sources: Purple Gang
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Barrio 18Presence
based in United States
Barrio 18 has established chapters in Canada.
Sources: Mara Barrio 18
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based in Italy
The Serraino are present in Canada.
Sources: 'Ndrina Serraino
37
Florencia 13Presence
based in United States
Florencia 13 has territory in Canada.
Sources: Florencia 13
38
based in United States
The RAND Corporation called Aryan Nations the 'first truly nationwide terrorist network' in the United States and Canada, indicating the organization had a presence in Canada.
Sources: Aryan Nations
39
based in Lebanon
Lebanese organized crime has a presence in the Montreal area, with a drug clan operating there.
Sources: Lebanese mafia
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Mongrel MobPresence
based in New Zealand
The Mongrel Mob expanded into Canada in 2018 and has a chapter there.
Sources: Mongrel Mob
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based in Italy
The Siderno Group has a branch active in the Greater Toronto Area since the 1950s, with leaders based in Ontario.
Sources: Siderno Group
42
based in Sweden
The Red Devils MC currently has 18 charters in Canada.
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based in United States
Vagos in Ontario, Canada were reported to have patched over to Outlaws Motorcycle Club.
Sources: Vagos Motorcycle Club
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Wo Shing WoPresence
based in Hong Kong
WSW was established in Toronto as an international branch.
Sources: Wo Shing Wo
45
based in Italy
The clan established a base in Montreal and later operated in Ontario, with members residing and being arrested there.
46
based in United States
The Warlocks have chapters in Canada.
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based in Australia
The Finks Motorcycle Club has a presence in Canada.
Sources: Finks Motorcycle Club
48
based in United States
New York police recovered a large amount of American and Canadian counterfeit bills from a Morello front in Highland, New York.
Sources: Morello crime family
49
based in Nigeria
The Black Axe gang has a presence in Canada, with membership estimated at approximately two-hundred.
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Sam GorPresence
based in China
Sam Gor's leader built the foundations of the syndicate in Toronto, Canada.
Sources: Sam Gor
51
based in Italy
The Bonavota 'ndrina has a presence in Toronto, Canada.
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K&A GangSupply
based in United States
The org procured a precursor chemical from a contact in Toronto.
Sources: K&A Gang
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The FirmSupply
The Firm received stolen bearer bonds from a Montreal branch of the Royal Bank of Canada, sourced from robberies in Montreal.
Sources: Kray twins
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HammerskinsPresence
based in United States
The Hammerskins have chapters in Canada.
Sources: Hammerskins
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Shower PossePresence
based in Jamaica
The Shower Posse founded its North American branches in Toronto, Canada.
Sources: Shower Posse
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Zoe PoundPresence
based in United States
Zoe Pound has territory in Quebec.
Sources: Zoe Pound
57
based in Italy
Giovanni Costa emigrated to Canada to escape the feud, indicating the organization had a member there.
Sources: 'Ndrina Costa
58
based in United States
The Chaldean mafia distributes Canadian MDMA in Detroit.
Sources: Chaldean mafia
59
based in United States
The Sin City Deciples have an additional presence in Canada.
60
based in Japan
The Matsuba-kai smuggled heroin into Canada.
Sources: Matsuba-kai
61
based in Pakistan
MQM had chapters across the world, including in Canada.
62
based in Germany
The Black Pistons have chapters in Canada, including a Fredericton chapter and a St. Catharines chapter with a clubhouse used for drug trafficking.
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Flying DragonsOperations
based in United States
The Flying Dragons have been allegedly linked to criminal activities in Canada.
Sources: Flying Dragons (gang)
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The BasePresence
based in United States
The Base is active in Canada, with members and cells there.
Sources: The Base (neo-Nazi group)
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Bamboo UnionPresence
based in Taiwan
The Bamboo Union has territory in Canada.
Sources: Bamboo Union
66
based in United States
The Chee Kung Tong established a branch in Victoria, Canada, and later had over forty lodges in British Columbia, with a Vancouver chapter running a newspaper.
Sources: Chee Kung Tong
67
based in Italy
The Violi family's sons were affiliated with the Luppino 'ndrina in Hamilton, Canada, and the family became known as the Luppino-Violi family.
Sources: 'Ndrina Violi
68
based in Italy
The 'Ndrangheta has a Camera di Controllo in Canada that coordinates activities and resolves disputes among the Siderno Group in Southern Ontario.
69
based in United States
The Rollin' 90s Crips formed a new set in Montreal, Canada, and is active there.
70
based in United States
The gang had connections extending to Montreal, Canada, indicating a presence there.
Sources: Downtown Gang
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HongmenPresence
based in China
Branches of the Hongmen were formed in Canada, and a Canadian branch was established in 1863 in Barkerville, British Columbia.
Sources: Hongmen
72
based in Netherlands
The club expanded to Canada, with members in Alberta/Quebec and a national chapter in Peterborough, Ontario.
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based in Pakistan
The Pakistani mafia has territory in Canada.
74
The CouncilOperations
based in United States
The Council distributed its manufactured heroin into Canada.
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Wah KeePresence
based in Malaysia
Wah Kee has some branches in Canada.
Sources: Wah Kee
76
based in United States
The gang expanded its criminal operations into Canada.
Sources: Born to Kill (gang)
77
LockBitOperations
LockBit claimed responsibility for an attack on Indigo Books and Music, a chain of Canadian bookstores.
Sources: LockBit
78
based in United States
The Suey Sing Association has a branch in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada.
Sources: Suey Sing Association
79
based in United States
The group expanded into Canada.
Sources: White Aryan Resistance
80
based in France
The French Connection smuggled heroin to Canada.
Sources: French Connection
81
Bishnoi GangPresence
based in India
The Bishnoi Crime Group has an active, continually expanding presence in Canada.
Sources: Lawrence Bishnoi
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VolksfrontPresence
based in United States
Volksfront had members dispersed in Canada.
Sources: Volksfront
83
based in Jamaica
Members of the Shower Posse took up residence in Canada and became involved in the drug trade in Toronto.
Sources: Jamaican posse
84
based in Haiti
FRAPH had an office in Montreal.
Sources: Tonton Macoute
85
Newton GangOperations
based in United States
The Newton Gang robbed trains and banks in Canada.
Sources: Newton Gang
86
based in India
Indian organized crime groups have been involved in extortion, targeted violence and terrorism in Canada.
Sources: Organised crime in India
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Loomis GangOperations
based in United States
The Loomis Gang sold stolen horses in Canada.
Sources: Loomis Gang