Full Breakdown
All Boivin, Quebec’s Top Wanted Fugitive Arrested in Marbella, Spain
6/27/2026, 12:45:08 AM
Arrest in Marbella, Spain
On a Friday, the Sûreté du Québec (SQ) announced that All Boivin, a 36-year-old man from Saguenay, Quebec, was taken into custody by the European Operational Team in Marbella, a coastal city in southern Spain. Boivin had been on the run since February 2023 and was listed as Canada’s most wanted fugitive at the time of his capture.
Background: Quebec’s Violent Drug Conflict and the Bolo Program
Boivin is alleged to have played a central role in a violent drug-selling conflict that erupted in Quebec in 2022, involving street gangs and biker groups across the Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean, Quebec City and North Shore regions. The conflict produced kidnappings, arson, shootings and video-recorded torture. Canada’s Bolo Program, launched in 2018 to amplify priority wanted notices, placed Boivin and fellow Quebecer Dave Turmel at the top of its list in December 2024. The program offered a reward of up to $100,000 for information leading to Boivin’s arrest.
Key Figures & Agencies
- All Boivin – alleged leader in the Quebec drug conflict, wanted on multiple serious charges.
- Dave “Pic” Turmel – alleged head of the Blood Family Mafia, arrested in Italy (reported in 2025).
- Johanne Beausoleil – SQ general manager/director, the primary spokesperson on the arrest.
- Law-enforcement partners – SQ, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Interpol, Spanish authorities and the European Operational Team collaborated on the operation.
Timeline of Events
- February 2023 – Boivin flees Quebec following sweeping arrests tied to the drug conflict.
- December 2024 – Boivin and Turmel top the national Bolo list of most-wanted fugitives.
- 2025 (early) – Turmel arrested in Italy.
- Friday, 2025 – Boivin arrested in Marbella, Spain; SQ publicly confirms the capture.
Charges and Reward
Boivin faces charges of gangsterism, aggravated assault, kidnapping, abduction, breaking and entering, arms trafficking and drug trafficking. The Bolo Program’s reward for information leading to his arrest remains at $100,000.
Official Statements & Responses
SQ Director Johanne Beausoleil described the arrest as a “major milestone for public safety in Quebec and for the fight against organized crime.” She credited “rigorous investigative work” and highlighted the role of intelligence sharing and coordination among Canadian, European and international partners. The SQ indicated that legal proceedings will follow and that the department will continue its efforts to disrupt organized crime networks.
Verbatim Quotes
- “The arrest of All Boivin represents a major milestone for public safety in Quebec and for the fight against organized crime,” — Johanne Beausoleil, SQ General Manager
- “Criminal groups evolve, relocate and attempt to exploit borders to escape justice. Our response must likewise be co-ordinated, agile and determined,” — Johanne Beausoleil, SQ General Manager
- “SQ Director Johanne Beausoleil said Boivin’s arrest marks an important step for public safety and the fight against organized crime in Quebec.” — Johanne Beausoleil, SQ Director
- “Results like this demonstrate the importance of intelligence sharing, coordination among law enforcement agencies, and the constant pressure placed on criminal networks,” — Johanne Beausoleil, SQ General Manager
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Radio-Canada reported that the SQ was still confirming Boivin’s arrest, whereas other outlets presented the capture as confirmed. Additionally, the year of Turmel’s arrest is specified as 2025 in Global News but is omitted in the CBC report. No details have been released regarding the specific charges to be pursued first or the timeline for extradition.
What’s Next
The SQ indicated that judicial proceedings will commence in due course, while the agency maintains collaborative investigations with the RCMP and Interpol to dismantle remaining elements of the criminal network. Continued intelligence sharing with international partners is expected to support further arrests and prosecutions.
