3 arrests in massive Canada maple syrup theft

MONTREAL -- Police say three people have been arrested in connection with a massive maple syrup heist from a Quebec warehouse, which put a dent in the global supply.

Quebec produces up to 80 percent of the world's maple syrup.

Authorities never disclosed the exact amount of syrup stolen in August, but the warehouse contained Quebec's maple syrup reserves, which were supposed to hold 10 million pounds valued at $30 million.

Those arrested were to face charges of theft, conspiracy, fraud and trafficking in stolen goods. Police also have seized vehicles suspected of being used in the illicit trafficking of the syrup. -- AP