Not about a haitian gang, but western african crime groups. We often talk about the Italians or lebanese when its about stolen vehicles and the port of montreal. But there is a third party, as important as the two others. The west african crime groups from Montreal or Toronto. You got guys like Ahna Otna who are making alot of money with stolen cars.
An alleged exporter of stolen vehicles is arrested in Longueuil
According to our information, Mouhamed Takhilah Gaye, 54, had been in the sights of the police for several months because he had been identified as a contact on Canadian soil capable of illegally bringing stolen vehicles into the port of Montreal with a view to reselling them. on the international black market.
Not just anyone can enter the port of Montreal with stolen cars. We are talking here about links with overseas criminal groups, transport by boat , confirmed agent Ghyslain Vallières, spokesperson for theSPAL.
Still according to our sources, the vehicles were intended in particular for West Africa.
Mr. Gaye owned a warehouse. The place was used to "cool" stolen vehicles, that is, the vehicles were brought there after their theft for a certain period of time. Pieces of equipment that could be used to locate them were removed. Subsequently, he transported them to the port of Montreal , explained Agent Vallières.
The investigation ofSPALbegan last year thanks to criminal intelligence obtained by patrol officers on the ground. Subsequently, nearly forty police officers participated in the various stages of the investigation which led to the arrest of the suspect.
