Durham Police lay over 1k charges, arrest 46 in ‘criminal tourism’ bust
Durham Regional Police have arrested 46 individuals and laid over 1,400 charges in 'Project Jetsetter,' a multi-year investigation into international organized crime groups. The groups were accused of 'criminal tourism,' involving retail theft, insurance fraud, and vehicle exportation across the Greater Toronto Area.
Why it matters
The bust exposes a sophisticated, borderless criminal model that exploits local vulnerabilities and causes millions in financial losses.
Durham regional police say 46 people have been arrested following a years-long investigation into international organized crime groups who were travelling to Canada for the purpose of executing high-profit crimes.
The article reports on police findings and official statements regarding a criminal investigation.
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