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Mounties turn to 'diamond cop' to deal with smuggling of gemstones and drug dealers' treasures troves

Marc Howe | October 30, 2012 | 2:41 am Base Metals Precious Metals Canada Europe Diamond Gold Platinum Silver 

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) have appointed a special "diamond cop" to combat the smuggling of gemstones and precious metals as well as hauls of illicit stashes from drug busts. The Montreal Gazette reports that the illicit trade in...

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