Arrests Made in $20M Gold Heist

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Investigation Into $15 Million Gold Heist

Following the report of the disappearance of 6,600 bars of 99.99-percent pure gold valued at $15 million from Toronto Pearson International Airport, Peel Regional Police have made significant progress in the case. Law enforcement authorities have announced multiple arrests in connection with the elaborate heist, which involved a daring operation reminiscent of a scene from a Hollywood film.

Allegations Against Air Canada Employees

Two Air Canada employees have been implicated in the theft of the valuable gold cargo. Despite the charges filed against them, only a fraction of the stolen gold amounting to $65,000 has been recovered so far. The scale and audacity of the operation have left investigators and the public astonished at the intricate planning and execution involved.

Timeline of Events

On the anniversary of the gold heist, authorities disclosed that a flight originating from Zurich, Switzerland landed at Pearson Airport with 880 pounds of gold and $1.8 million in foreign currency. Subsequently, the cargo mysteriously vanished within ten hours of its transfer to a different area of the airport, prompting an immediate investigation.

Theft Modus Operandi

Investigators believe that the perpetrators of the crime used heavy machinery, including a forklift, to load the gold bars onto a white, unmarked box truck. The criminals then allegedly drove the truck out of the Air Canada Cargo terminal with ease. Reports indicate that the truck’s driver presented a legitimate airway bill, possibly obtained through illicit means, to gain access to the warehouse where the gold was stored.

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Arrests and Legal Action

A 54-year-old Air Canada employee has been arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit an indictable offense and theft exceeding $5,000. Additionally, a former Air Canada employee who was employed at the time of the heist has a warrant issued against them. The legal proceedings surrounding the case have generated significant public interest, with Brink’s Canada pursuing legal action against Air Canada to recover the stolen funds.

Recovery Efforts

Authorities have managed to seize a small portion of the stolen gold, along with smelting equipment and $434,000 in Canadian currency. However, law enforcement suspects that the majority of the gold has been melted down and potentially reconstituted to conceal its origins. The ongoing investigation aims to track down the remaining stolen assets and hold all responsible parties accountable for their actions.

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