Halton Regional Police said several charges have been laid following the discovery of an organized vehicle theft ring operating in the Greater Toronto Area.
Members of the service’s Regional Auto Theft Task Force said multiple arrests have been made over the past month in connection with two separate auto theft investigations.
“A search of the vehicle led to the recovery of tools that are commonly used in organized auto thefts,” Halton Regional Police said in a news release issued Tuesday. “On that date the suspects were observed stealing a 2022 Toyota Highlander and storing it at a safe location. The vehicle was later recovered by members of the task force,” the news release continued.
Quebec residents Mohamed Ben Othmene, 23, and Chiheb Eddine Aissoub, 18, are each facing several charges, including theft of a motor vehicle, possession of break-in instruments, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose , and possession of a device to obtain unauthorized use of a computer system.
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