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The nearly year-long investigation, dubbed Project Vinny, by the 21 Division criminal investigation bureau’s auto crime unit, began in September 2022 in response to a raft of vehicle thefts across Peel Region and other parts of the GTA.Investigators determined that some of the vehicles were being fraudulently re-registered and illegally sold, Peel police said.Peel Regional Police
“Project Vinny is one of multiple successful auto-theft investigations that PRP have dedicated efforts and resources towards,” said deputy chief Marc Andrews. “We want to send the clear message to individuals engaging in auto-theft crime that we are more committed than ever in holding those responsible accountable.”
As a result of the investigation, six people were arrested on 42 charges in total, while 22 vehicles with a combined value of $1.95 million, many of them high end, were recovered. They included 12 Land Rovers, two Porsches, five Dodge Rams, a Honda CRV and a Cadillac SRX.There was an error, please provide a valid email address.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.