BEYOND LOCAL: Six arrested in Pearson Airport gold, cash heist

Police say they have solved the largest gold heist in Canadian history, arresting six people and seizing 65 guns in a multi-jurisdictional investigation into the theft at Toronto Pearson International Airport a year ago.

The accused face charges in Canada that include theft, conspiracy to commit an indictable offence and possession of property obtained by crime. One suspect faces charges in the U.S. of trafficking firearms police say were headed to Canada. “We believe the gold has been melted down the international market,” Det. Mavity said. “That is unfortunately easy.”

That turned out to be the break Peel police needed. The U.S. police found Mr. King-Mclean’s name in a database as wanted for questioning in Ontario. Police said the Air Canada employees’ positions in the warehouse were key. The fraudulent waybill was printed at the warehouse, and was actually a seafood delivery from the previous day.

He said the Air Canada reviews safety and security incidents and makes changes where needed, to ensure they can be prevented. He declined to say how Air Canada’s operations changed after the gold heist because the effectives of any new procedures hinges on their confidentiality.

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