Halton Regional Police say they've concluded a lengthy investigation into an organized international stolen auto network by laying additional charges.
In February, investigators executed search warrants at locations in Burlington and Mississauga and arrested two men.
The suspects were believed to be trafficking stolen vehicles out of a warehouse in Burlington. Vehicles were stolen from throughout the GTA and loaded onto shipping containers intended for Dubai, UAE, police said at the time.
Two suspects were charged and 35 vehicles destined for overseas were recovered.
Continuing investigative efforts have led to additional charges and the recovery of more stolen vehicles, police now say.
The investigation was supported through funding provided by the Government of Ontario, Criminal Intelligence Service Ontario and has led to the recovery of 45 stolen vehicles valued at approximately $3 million over the span of six months.
Sulieman Alhamarneh, 39, of Mississauga has been charged with one count of fraud over $5,000, in addition to earlier theft charges.
Mohamed Sous, 47, of Etobicoke is wanted for 21 counts of using a forged document. Sous is believed to have fled the country, police said in a news release.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the Regional Auto Theft Task Force at 905-825-4777, ext. 3407.
You can also contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
None of the allegations have been tested in court and the accused are considered innocent unless proven guilty.
