The province says it has set aside more than $100 million to purchase five new helicopters for use by police services in the GTA and Ottawa to help combat auto theft, carjackings, and street racing.
While the province did earmark funds in its most recent budget for the procurement of four new police helicopters, Ontario announced Monday that it plans to spend $134 million to buy five new machines, significantly more than the $36 million that was budgeted.
According to the province, as part of a “joint air support unit,” Ontario Provincial Police will purchase two new H135 helicopters to provide support to police in Ottawa and Toronto.
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