Some of gold stolen during airport heist was melted down in basement of GTA jewelry store: police
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At least some of the gold bars stolen during the heist at Pearson Airport one year ago was likely melted down in the basement of a Toronto area jewelry store, Peel police tell CP24.com. Last week, investigators held a news conference on the one-year anniversary of the heist, announcing that five suspects has been arrested and four others are facing charges in connection with the largest gold theft in Canadian history. Police said the suspects face a total of 19 charges and Canada-wide...

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