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One of the investigators involved in the search warrants at Union Montréal's offices had a unique task during the probe of Frank Zampino, the former head of the city's executive committee. The investigator was assigned to search for a specific document related to a real estate project linked to Zampino, which was crucial to the case. This unusual assignment added an intriguing twist to the investigation into Zampino's alleged misconduct. Full Article
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