The Montreal City Police Service (SPVM) notes a drop in the level of intercommunity tension in Montreal, as the war in Gaza enters its fourth month.
“It’s a little calmer than when it started,” said Vincent Richer, of the SPVM staff, on the sidelines of a press conference. Since the start of 2024, “the number of hate crimes has decreased. We’re back to normal for now. We must remain vigilant, of course. »
Police chief Fady Dagher argued that the operation to protect Jewish and Muslim gathering places was no longer as intense as at the height of the crisis, but that the police continued to be present at “strategic” moments.
Furthermore, Mr. Dagher argued that his investigators continued to look for the criminal(s) responsible for the Molotov cocktail and gun attacks perpetrated against Jewish gathering places in November.
“The investigation is open. We have evidence that we must evaluate,” he added. “We are still waiting for laboratory results. Are we going to have any conclusions soon? I couldn’t tell you. »