UPAC conducts more raids in connection with water-meter investigation
Investigation linked to water-meter scandal ongoing
Quebec's anti-corruption squad conducted more raids in Montreal on Thursday as part of its ongoing investigation into a $355-million cancelled water-meter contract.
UPAC spokeswoman Mélanie Duclos wouldn't confirm the location of the searches, nor how many there were. She said about 10 officers were involved.
No arrests have been made.
Over the past two months, UPAC has raided several businesses and law offices, the home of the borough mayor of Lachine, Claude Dauphin, as well as those of three former municipal politicians: Francine Senecal, Sammy Forcillo and Cosmo Maciocia.
Lachine's municipal office was also targeted in those searches.
The investigation relates to a multi-million dollar water-meter contract awarded by the city to the private consortium GÉNIeau. It was cancelled in 2009 after a review found irregularities with the tendering process.
At the time, it was the biggest contract ever awarded by the city.