Peel Regional Police have charged six individuals as part of 'Project Flaherty,' an ongoing investigation into a surge in butter and ghee thefts across the region. Losses from these thefts exceed $60,000, representing a 135% increase compared to 2023.
Peel Regional Police say six people have been charged as part of an ongoing investigation into large-scale butter and ghee thefts in the area.The Canadian PressPolice say there has been a large increase in reported butter thefts at grocery stores in the region, with losses of more than $60,000. Peel Regional Police say six people have been charged as part of an ongoing investigation into large-scale butter and ghee thefts in the area.
They say an investigation dubbed "Project Flaherty" was launched to address the alleged thefts and three people have been charged with possession of property obtained by crime.Butter stolen from 2 stores in Guelph
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