Merchants Against Money Laundering is holding an education seminar by the R.C.M.P that teaches businesses how to detect suspicious transactions and who to call.

A seminar will take place in Altona in September for business owners and chamber of commerce members.
 

Chamber Manager Susan Yakabowich says they've never had a seminar on this in Altona.
 

She says the Altona Police have given several talks on other issues.
 

Merchants Against Money Laundering Project Co-ordinator Alanna Littman says money laundering isn't just an issue in big cities.
 

She notes in 2004 $3.8 billion worth of assests was seized in Lac do Bonet.
Littman adds this seminar intended to help business owners know what do to when confronted with suspicious transactions.
 

Yakabowich says education and awareness are a step to being proactive against the crime and are key.