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A major GTI police operation took place over several days in the municipality of Chaudière-Appalaches.
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Posted at 8:30 a.m. EDTUpdated at 9:11 a.m. EDT
A man and a woman were arrested Thursday by investigators from the Sûreté du Québec (SQ) in connection with the hostage-taking that resulted in the death of a 29-year-old man in Saint-Malachie, in Chaudière-Appalaches, last February.
The 33-year-old woman from Quebec City is due to appear in the morning at the Quebec City courthouse on charges of kidnapping, sequestration and aggravated assault, according to the Sûreté du Québec.
The man, also in his thirties, was released after being questioned by investigators. The SQ indicates that, since February, 13 people have been arrested in this case.
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The Sûreté du Québec (SQ) Tactical Intervention Group (GTI) conducted a major operation on Route Saint-Damien, in Saint-Malachie, the day after the hostage-taking that resulted in the death of Patrick Martin, 29. Three other people, aged 21 to 51, were also injured.
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One of the hostages reportedly went to a neighbor’s house on Route Saint-Damien to ask for help. The resident reportedly refused to let him in, but he called the police. (File photo)
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This event resulted from a conflict linked to tensions between the Hells Angels and independent dealers of the Blood Family Mafia (BFM) group in the greater Quebec region.
With the collaboration of Christiane Latortue
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