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Discover the incredible story of The Great Canadian Maple Syrup Robbery, where cunning criminals stole $18 million worth of maple syrup.

In this episode, we'll learn about the surprising details of this sticky crime and the controversial debate between the free market and government regulation in the world of Canadian maple syrup.

Maple syrup: liquid gold from maple trees
Quebec's maple syrup market dominance
FPAQ's role in regulating syrup production
Quotas and the strategic maple syrup reserve
The emergence of a maple syrup black market
Convicted fraudster Avik Caron and his plan
Coordination among thieves to steal maple syrup
The execution of the year-long theft operation
Discovery and investigation of the $18 million theft

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