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Authorities have revealed the outcome of an extensive investigation into violent and extortion-linked crimes within the towing industry. Peel Regional Police’s findings outline a well-organized criminal network parading as part of everyday industry operations, prompting calls for stricter oversight and regulatory reform in a sector seldom in the limelight.

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Criminal organization responsible for extortions, staging car accidents dismantled by Peel police - CP24

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Violent extortion gang linked to Ontario towing turf war; many were on judicial release for other charges when arrested

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Police arrest 18 in Greater Toronto tow truck bust

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18 people charged, $4M in cash and tow trucks recovered after major Peel police investigation - CP24

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‘Dozens of staged accidents’: Crime group linked to tow truck industry, extortions charged

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LIVE NOW: Peel police announce details of probe into criminal network with towing industry ties - CP24

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Peel police to announce results of ‘major’ towing industry crimes

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‘Organized criminal network’ linked to extortion, violent crimes in towing industry, Peel police say - CP24

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