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Monday, June 17, 2024 Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, announced the deployment of a mobile X-ray scanner to the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). This advanced technology aims to enhance the examination of containers in Ontario, making it more effective in detecting stolen vehicles. This initiative is part of the National Action Plan Combatting Auto Theft, which targets the disruption, dismantling, and prosecution of organized criminal groups involved in auto theft.

The Government of Canada is committed to exploring and identifying the most efficient methods to intercept stolen vehicles, including non-intrusive inspection technologies to aid in examinations and seizures. Auto theft significantly impacts Canadians, particularly in urban centers. Organized crime groups are increasingly involved, using the proceeds from these thefts to fund other illegal activities.



Addressing this complex issue requires a multifaceted approach. Through national leadership and cooperation among governments, industry, and law enforcement, the Government of Canada is beginning to see results and is determined to build on these successes. Border services officers conduct daily export examinations and select containers of interest for secondary inspection at docks or warehouses.

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) acts on all referrals from the police and conducts searches based on its own intelligence. In 2024, .

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