369 stolen vehicles from Ontario worth $33M recovered, 16 arrests made so far: police

Peel Regional Police in Ontario say hundreds of vehicles worth $33.2 million have been recovered in a major auto theft investigation — with 37 containers worth of cars found at the Port of Montreal.

Det. Greg O’Connor told reporters on Monday that in October 2023 police began a large-scale investigation called Project Odyssey after receiving information about stolen vehicles within a shipping area in Brampton, Ont.

Officers first recovered two stolen vehicles there, O’Connor said. In December 2023, he said police were informed about a transport truck loaded with stolen vehicles in Mississauga, Ont. Police were able to intercept that truck in Brampton and the driver was arrested.

So far, 16 arrests have been made, with 10 additional arrest warrants issued. One officer described the operation as the regions "most significant auto theft investigation to date."

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[IceDogXena]

What about the other 10 000 Ontario cars stolen in 2023 alone

[odochartaighofodonegal]

Your pathetic arrests don't do squat; unless they are accompanied by deportations- Canadians demand such a response.

[elisayanez]

Deportation, deportation, deportation...

[sfb]

Any criminals caught who are new to canada should be kicked out of the country.... i blame our government

[blondelynne]

Arrested and let out on bail! Deport, deport, deport!!

[goodNews-]

jail not bail, J.T. is implicit in this situation by not increasing the number of scans carried out at ports in Canada. J.T. complains there is not money for this - follow the money, whose pockets are being filled.

[Wthcdoctor]

It's nice to see the cops enforcing the law. Looking at the faces of the suspects, what comes to mind are (1) slogans about "diversity is our strength", and (2) the federal government's "catch and release" rules for repeat offenders.

[HiddenInPlainSight]

all likely on Student Visa and Temp Immigration... Thank you Justin Trudeau and Liberal Party for keeping Canada Safe!

[hammerhead]

Thank Wackodeau for his immigration and crime policies.

[dongoggine]

How are they gonna return to classes as international students?

[foxlake]

Those charged and out on bail need ankle trackers to ensure they are following their bail conditions.

[algold]

Well done immigration Canada, vetting working well

[melanatedone]

Minimum Mandatory sentences 20 years. And 30 years if violent crime or a weapon used .

[justanotherchannel]

What is that a week of stolen vehicles ? What happens to those arrested ? Bail ?

[todopegado]

Peel residents ?! No, imported 🇮🇳 ! Thanks JT for ruining 🇨🇦

[bkrishnaprasadshetty]

They are your friends pardon them you gave them asylum Mr T

[AVoidDances]

Hold the gate keepers responsible for letting these people in as well.

[synergygaming]

Montreal is a huge hub of foreign and criminal influence and this continually persists because the penalties are so lax, it's completely worth the risk to them.

[lorneyoung]

There are those who argue that just releasing the names and photos of those suspects is racist 🤪

[Stevi]

Now how fast were those 16 released only to reoffend?!