"Police in Peel Region say eight people are facing more than 300 charges after they allegedly stole hundreds of pieces of mail from residential mailboxes, including IDs and credit cards. Police say they launched a joint investigation with Halton Region police and Canada Post after a series of alleged mail thefts throughout Peel. They allege a group of people worked together to target residential mailboxes, resulting in "widespread theft and disruption" to the community."
"Police say they recovered more than 450 pieces of mail, including 250 cheques, various forms of government identification and credit cards worth more than $400,000. They say eight people, ranging in age from 21 to 29, are collectively facing 344 charges including multiple counts of theft and possession of property obtained by crime. The force says it's working with the Crown attorney's office and the Canada Border Services Agency to determine if removing accused foreign nationals from Canada may be part of the judicial process."
Police in Peel Region allege eight people stole hundreds of pieces of mail from residential mailboxes, including identification documents and credit cards. The investigation was launched jointly with Halton Region police and Canada Post after multiple alleged mail theft incidents across Peel. Police recovered more than 450 pieces of mail, including about 250 cheques and various government IDs, and credit cards valued at over $400,000. Eight accused individuals aged 21 to 29 face a combined 344 charges, including theft and possession of property obtained by crime. The force is coordinating with the Crown attorney's office and the Canada Border Services Agency regarding possible removal of accused foreign nationals.
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