Peel police charge 10 people in a violent luxury car theft network

Charges laid

128 charges

The 10 people face a total of 128 charges, including participating in a criminal organization, robbery and conspiracy to commit robbery.

Police allege the group was behind 21 carjackings and high-end vehicle thefts in the Greater Toronto Area between June 2025 and April 2026, some with knives and firearms.

Seized in the Sept 3 raids

• 15 stolen vehicles worth $1.4 million
• Weapons
• Drugs
• Vehicle reprogramming devices

Raids on Sept 3 recovered 15 stolen vehicles worth $1.4 million, one of them headed for export through the Port of Montreal.

Drop in Peel vehicle thefts since 2023

50+ %

Chief Nishan Duraiappah said vehicle thefts in Peel Region are down more than 50 per cent since peaking in 2023, and 10 per cent so far this year.