Arab power: How violent gangs fuel Montreal’s crime wave

Montreal is currently experiencing a disturbing increase in violent crime involving certain criminal groups “Arab power,” whose members have a migration background, which plays an important role. The “Arab Power” gang, The country, which has rapidly expanded its influence in the past two years, is involved in a range of illegal activities, including drug trafficking, extortion, arson and even murder. Led by Youness Aithaqi and Sylvain Kabbouchi – both of whom run their networks from prison – Arab Power has access to large sums of money from the drugs and arms trade.

The recent arson in Old Montreal, which tragically claimed the lives of a mother and her seven-year-old daughter, is believed to be part of a broader extortion campaign targeting local businesses. The incident highlights the growing instability in Montreal’s criminal landscape, where gangs like Arab Power are engaged in a bloody turf war. The group has clashed with other criminal organizations, including the Hells Angels and their affiliates, in a battle for control over drug sales and other illegal enterprises.

Next to Arab power, other gangs, such as the Célestin Clan, STL and Profit Boyz, are deeply involved in violent confrontations and extortion schemes. These groups, driven by young gang members looking for money and fame, have turned Montreal into a city under siege by constant violence. In recent months, arson, extortion attempts and murders have rocked the streets, causing fear among residents, shopkeepers and police.

What makes the situation more worrying is the instability of alliances within the criminal underworld. Gangs often change allegiances, making it difficult for law enforcement agencies to predict or control outbreaks of violence. For example, Arab power is currently involved in a violent conflict with the Célestin clan for control of drug sales areas, while the STL gang – often hired by Arab power for violent acts – has been linked to high-profile attacks such as the fatal fire in Old Montreal.

The Profit Boyz, another group mentioned in the article, are known for their aggressive use of social media to promote violence and recruit younger members, some still in their teens. Their criminal activities, including drug sales and pimping, extend far beyond the Montreal metro area, showing how gang violence in the city has spread.

These gangs, some of whose members come from immigrant families or have a migrant background, are reshaping Montreal’s criminal landscape. Their actions – extortion, drug trafficking, arson and murder – create dangerous conditions for innocent civilians and push the boundaries of law enforcement.

To read more about these developments and the broader criminal landscape in Montreal, check out the full article from The Montreal Journalwhich provides an in-depth insight into the gangs terrorizing the city.

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