Toronto police have charged three people accused of smuggling stolen high-end clothing and alcohol.
Police said they launched an investigation into the suspects in January and on Tuesday, executed a search warrant in the area of Dundas Street West and Huron Street, east of Spadina Avenue.
The search resulted in police seizing $250,000 in Canadian currency, $200,000 worth of high-end clothing and about 100 bottles of alcohol.
Police have arrested 38-year-old Kei Lao, 63-year-old Sao Fong and 59-year-old Yue Jun Li, all from Toronto.
They are facing charges of possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000 and possession of property obtained by crime for the purpose of trafficking over $5,000. The charges have not been tested in court.
Investigators continue to ask anyone with information to contact them at 416-808-5200 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477).
