An ongoing investigation centred around truck, trailer, and load thefts by Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) has led to the arrest of six men and over 60 charges.
According to WRPS, officers conducted search warrants through its Break and Enter, Auto Theft, and Robbery (BEAR) Unit, across both the cities of Kitchener and Hamilton, tied to those various thefts across the region.
Through that investigation and search, officers said they located and seized a stolen tractor-trailer, devices used to steal commercial vehicles, electronic GPS locating devices, tracking devices, as well as a list of suspected drugs ranging from heroin to methamphetamines.
As a result of that investigation, six men from Brampton, Mississauga, and Paris have been arrested and jointly charged with a list of offences, including:
- Possession of stolen property over $5,000
- Motor vehicle theft (organized crime)
- Extortion
- Possession of automobile master key
- Possession of break and enter tools
- Dangerous driving
- Assault with a weapon
- Conspiracy to commit
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking
All those accused were held in custody for a bail hearing, with the investigation still ongoing.
Anyone with further details on the investigation is asked to reach out to WRPS at 519-570-9777, extension 8255
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