As a former @rcmpgrcpolice ... I am RT'ing @JessMarinDavis, (largely) in agreement and UNRESERVEDLY underscoring paras. 13 and 14.
"Largely" - only because I have experience with the handling of confidential human sources and agents
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and was also designated pursuant to PCMLTFA - Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act. I have worked extensively with FINTRAC as a Proceeds of Crime investigator. Enough said re: credentials.
AS SUCH, because I have general (not case specific) knowledge, it's incumbent on me to exercise «(EXCEPTIONAL) CAUTION» in how I address anything to do with sources. DON'T miss what I just said ... As Ms. DAVIS points out in para. 13 - sources declined to be identified.
Without specifically commenting on any details contained @macleans story - I would NEVER (WON'T here) disclose any information that could potentially compromise police methods and procedures. THEREFORE, I am HIGHLY DUBIOUS of and SERIOUSLY QUESTION these unidentified sources.
In closing, the title - plainly meant to grab attention - is tawdry and cheapjack journalism. It recklessly implies a nefariousness the piece does not & cannot possibly support. It is wildly speculative.
A blunt word of CAUTION to @macleans - and echoing @JessMarinDavis
Nothing short of complete retraction can possibly address the all-encompassing deficiencies permeating this piece.
FURTHER, should 'untethered interests' in public domain read this fallacious piece and decide to act upon anything in it, THEN ...
the potential consequences can only be left to our imaginations.