In the last few weeks alone there have been dozens of deliberately set fires in the Montreal area, with several tied to organized crime.

What’s driving this wave of arsons, and arsons in general, of which there have been hundreds this year? In many cases, competition and extortion.

Montreal Gazette reporter Rene Bruemmer joins the show to discuss who the target of these arsons are, what organized crime groups are potentially behind them, and whether police fear the potential for increased violence.

Background reading: Who's torching cars, restaurants and businesses across Montreal?

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