York Regional Police say three people are facing charges after more than $600,000 worth of stolen chocolate and nuts were recovered in Toronto and Vaughan.
Police said two tractor-trailers were also recovered.
The bust was part of an ongoing cargo theft investigation by York Regional Police that began in November when investigators identified a group involved in stealing loads of goods, police said.
Investigators said 55 skids of chocolate worth $360,000 were recovered in Toronto from one tractor-trailer and 22 skids of pecans worth $270,000 were recovered in another tractor-trailer in Vaughan.
Three people were arrested — 41-year-old Sunil Masoun, from Toronto, 41-year-old Manpreet Samra, from Brampton; and 35-year-old Varinder Dhillon, also from Brampton.
Charges for the accused include trafficking property obtained by crime, theft of a motor vehicle and possession of property obtained by crime, all over $5,000; possession for the purpose of trafficking (heroin, crystal meth); dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and flight from police.
Anyone with information is asked to contact York Regional Police at 1-866-876-5423 ext. 6651 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.