Info On The Go

Info On The Go is a family-friendly podcast designed for curious minds of all ages! Perfect for learning on the go, our weekly episodes dive into fascinating stories, important events, and fun facts from both the past and present.

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The Great Maple Syrup Heist

September 12, 2025 • William and Kat • Episode 74

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Is this our first true crime episode? Oh, you bet it is—and it’s one of the stickiest heists in history.

In 2012, a quiet warehouse in rural Quebec became the scene of a crime so strange it almost sounds like a punchline: thieves stole nearly $18 million worth of maple syrup from Canada’s Global Strategic Maple Syrup Reserve. What started as a quirky headline unraveled into a story of inside jobs, black-market deals, and a battle for control over one of Canada’s most cherished national treasures.

This wasn’t just about stolen syrup. It was about organized crime, a powerful Federation that some call a cartel, and the shadow economy that bubbled beneath the surface of Canada’s billion-dollar maple industry.

Join us as we explore how barrels of liquid gold became the target of an audacious heist, why maple syrup is worth more than crude oil, and how this crime reshaped the industry. From sticky fingerprints to syrup cartels, this episode proves that even the sweetest things can have a dark side.

So grab your pancakes—this true crime tale is going to pour out thick.