Police are confirming that a man found dead this week was a retired cop who was under investigation for allegedly trying to sell the names of informants to the Mafia.
Laval police are identifying the man as Ian Davidson and are saying an autopsy has concluded he killed himself with a sharp object.
The 33-year veteran of the Montreal police force was found dead in a hotel room on Wednesday.
At the time, Laval police confirmed that a man's body had been found inside the hotel, but they did not release his name.
Montreal police drew a connection between the death and an investigation into allegations a retired, 33-year veteran of their force offered names of informants to the Mob in exchange for money.
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