Nearly a dozen suspects from Quebec arrested in connection with Greater Toronto Area auto theft ring
- Nearly a dozen suspects from Quebec have been charged in connection with organized auto thefts east of Toronto, according to Durham Regional Police.
- The investigation began in January after multiple car thefts were reported in the area, leading to the arrest of 11 individuals aged 17 to 31.
- A total of 20 stolen vehicles have been recovered, while 18 remain outstanding, and four other suspects are still at large.
- Eight of the suspects are charged with failure to comply with previous release orders, with all suspects undergoing bail hearings.
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Stolen cars are ending up at dealerships. New CBSA data sharing could help catch more of them
As of this week, the Canada Border Services Agency is taking steps that could help close what some experts call a loophole that has made it easier for thieves to disguise stolen vehicles. CBC Toronto has learned that as of Tuesday, CBSA began sharing some vehicle export data with CARFAX and Équité Association, and is exploring the possibility of sharing data with other stakeholders, too.
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