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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 in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). This cutting-edge technology will significantly enhance the examination of containers in Ontario. This initiative is part of the National Action Plan Combatting Auto Theft, aimed at disrupting, dismantling, and prosecuting organized criminal groups behind auto theft.

The Government of Canada is continuously exploring efficient methods to intercept stolen vehicles, including the use of non-intrusive inspection technology for examinations and seizures. Auto theft is a significant issue for Canadians, especially in urban centers. Organized crime groups are increasingly involved, using the proceeds to fund other illegal activities.



Tackling this complex issue demands a comprehensive approach. Through national leadership and collaboration between governments, industry, and law enforcement, the Government of Canada is seeing progress and is committed to building on these results. Border services officers perform daily export examinations, selecting containers of interest for secondary inspections at docks or warehouses.

The CBSA acts on 100% of referrals from the police and conducts searches based on its own intelligence. In 2024, the CBSA has intercepted over 1,300 stolen vehicles in railyards and ports, including 452 in the GTA. The Honourable Dominic Le.

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