Eighteen people are facing nearly 100 charges after the dismantling of a “violent” criminal organized network linked to the towing industry in the Greater Toronto Area, police say.
The arrests represent a major setback for an organization that has instilled fear and violence in the community since 2023, Peel Regional Police Chief Nishan Duraiappah said during a June 16 press conference.
The investigation, known as Project Outsource, commenced in July 2024 after a “sharp” increase in violent extortions targeting South Asian business owners, Duraiappah said. The threats included drive-by shootings and arsons designed to instigate fear and convince victims to pay or face more serious consequences….