1 charged after several stolen cars found at Calgary auto dealership
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An Airdrie resident is facing several charges after police say they were caught in possession of several stolen vehicles.
An Airdrie resident is facing several charges after police say they were caught in possession of several stolen vehicles.
The RCMP's auto theft unit, with help from Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams, Airdrie RCMP and the Calgary Police Service, arrested 26-year-old Brooks Stella on Aug. 28.
Authorities first launched an investigation into Calgary's International Motor Cars in 2023.
This summer, police executed search warrants at three locations in Calgary and Airdrie, which included two of the business' dealerships.
During those searches, police recovered three vehicles they say were reported stolen and bore fraudulent vehicle identification numbers.
"These vehicles had been sold through the dealership or were advertised for sale. As well, an additional vehicle was located that was determined to be proceeds of crime," RCMP said in a news release.
Stella, the owner of the business, is charged with money laundering, possession of property obtained by crime for the purpose of trafficking, fraud over $5,000, possession of property obtained by crime, two counts of trafficking in property obtained by crime and forgery.
