17 stolen luxury vehicles seized at Port of Montreal worth nearly $1M: police
Montreal police (SPVM) is offering a cash reward for information on 17 stolen vehicles seized from the Port of Montreal worth nearly $1 million.
Police say an operation led by the Canada Border Services Agency led officers to the vehicles on March 22.
The seized vehicles, mostly luxury SUVs, are valued at $800,000 and were likely to be sold abroad, say police.
The SPVM is offering rewards of up to $3,000, given by Info-Crime Montreal, for information leading to the arrest of suspects.
In 2022, just over 1,000 stolen vehicles were seized at the port, with nearly half coming from other provinces.
Statistics from police released in January show a steep increase in car thefts in recent years.
There were 9,591 vehicles reported stolen in 2022, double the number in 2020.
Drivers are being urged to install three devices to prevent theft: a tracking system, an anti-theft bar for the steering wheel and a lock to block access to the onboard computer.
Anyone with information on the stolen vehicles is asked to contact police or submit an anonymous tip through Info-Crime Montreal.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
4th Indian national arrested, charged with murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar
Homicide investigators in B.C. say murder charges have been laid against a fourth Indian national in connection to the killing of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar outside a Surrey gurdwara last year.
Man ticketed after allegedly trespassing again at Drake's Bridle Path mansion to get his bike
A man who tried to access Drake’s Bridle Path mansion earlier this week returned to the property Saturday and was apprehended again for allegedly trespassing, Toronto police say.
Switzerland's Nemo wins 68th Eurovision Song Contest
Swiss singer Nemo won the 68th Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday night with 'The Code,' an operatic ode to the singer’s journey toward embracing their nongender identity.
Wildfire that forced evacuation of Fort Nelson, B.C., caused by tree falling on wires, mayor says
The wildfire that prompted the evacuation of more than 3,000 people near Fort Nelson, B.C., was caused by a tree falling on wires, according to the municipality's mayor.
Couple randomly attacked, 1 stabbed, by group of teens in Toronto, police say
A man has been transported to hospital after police say he was stabbed in a random attack carried out by a group of teens in Toronto on Friday night.
'I am angry': Alberta farmers will continue fight over world class motorsport resort
The rolling hills leading to the hamlet of Rosebud are dotted with sprawling farms and cattle pastures -- and a sign sporting a simple message: No Race Track.
IN PICTURES Northern lights dance across the night sky in southern Ont.
From London, to Grand Bend, Collingwood and Guelph, here are some highlights of Friday night and Saturday morning's northern lights display.
Ron Ellis, who played over 1,000 games with Maple Leafs, dead at 79
Ron Ellis, who played over 1,000 games with the Toronto Maple Leafs and was a member of Canada's team at the 1972 Summit Series, has died at age 79.
opinion How to use your credit card as a powerful wealth-building tool
Irresponsibly using a credit card can land you in financial trouble, but personal finance columnist Christopher Liew says when used properly, it can be a powerful wealth-building tool that can help grow your credit profile and create new opportunities.