Montreal police are trying to determine if the case may be related to other thefts and if there are other accomplices. ..
Montreal police say two men were arrested in connection with the theft of millions of dollars in 11 minivans.
Maikol Richard Martinez Cabrera and Firas Al Najem were arrested on June 12, and Montreal police said Thursday in astatement.
This operation recovered 11 vehicles stolen from a warehouse in northern Montreal. Police say the value of the confiscated vehicle is estimated at about $ 2 million.
Martinez Cabrera was arrested in the parking lot while in a car reportedly stolen. Police officers confirmed with the criminal investigators who gave them information that would lead them to their northern address in the city.
In an undisclosed location, police said he found Al Nagem driving another stolen minivan. They said he had a remote control for a nearby garage door when he was arrested. Police searched the garage, found nine other stolen vehicles, and were immediately confiscated.
Martinez Cabrera and Arnagem appeared in court in Montreal on June 13 and were charged with conspiracy, possession of over $ 5,000 stolen goods, possession of banned weapons, and possession of a master key. .. They were released to the next stage of proceedings under several conditions.
Police are trying to determine if the case may be related to other thefts and if there are other accomplices.
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