MONTREAL Police searches took place Tuesday morning in the Montreal region as part of an operation targeting the activities of a group linked to organized crime with “ramifications in the Middle East, police said. The investigations were ordered in the Greater Montreal area, though it’s unclear exactly what officers are searching for, or if they plan to make any arrests. “These searches, which mainly target activities linked to drug trafficking and money laundering, take place in 10 residences and 6 businesses, including employment agencies and luxury car rental [companies],” wrote the SQ in a release. Police aren’t providing further comment to media while investigations are ongoing.