Link to press release issued by the media-relations department of the Sûreté du Québec:

http://www.newswire.ca/fr/story/898411/a...vatore-montagna

Google translation (which I have modified for easier comprehension):

December 20, 2011 2:10 p.m
Arrests made in connection with the murder of Salvatore Montagna

MONTREAL, Dec. 20 2011 / CNW Telbec / - The Service des enquêtes sur les crimes contre la personne, of the Sûreté du Québec, in collaboration with its partners, today arrested five persons for the murder of Salvatore Montagna, which occurred last November 24 in Charlemagne.

These are Raynald Desjardins, 59, of Laval, Vittorio Mirarchi, 34, of Sainte-Adèle, and Felice Racaniello, 27, of Montreal. Two other people were arrested without a warrant this morning. The arrest warrant for Jack Simpson, 69, of Charlemagne, who is currently imprisoned, will be executed later.

In addition, police are conducting searches of 16 locations and vehicles in connection with those arrested.

All suspects will appear in the Joliette courthouse to answer charges of first degree murder.

Note that following the various events that affected organized crime in recent years, the Quebec Provincial Police, RCMP Canada , the Police of the City of Montreal, Department of the protection of citizens Laval and the Police Service in Longueuil have intensified their efforts against Italian organized crime. This partnership has enabled the police to make rapid progress in their investigation and make arrests today. More arrests could follow.

For further information:
Service des communications avec les médias
Sûreté du Québec
Montreal
514 598-4848 www.sq.gouv.qc.ca