Investigate the Canada gold heist, a high-profile theft of precious metals and foreign currency from Toronto Pearson International Airport. This major criminal...
It was a major theft of gold bullion and foreign currency from a cargo facility at Toronto Pearson International Airport in April 2023, valued at over $20 million CAD.
The theft took place on April 17, 2023, at a cargo warehouse located within Toronto Pearson International Airport in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
Approximately 6,600 ounces (187 kg) of gold bullion and over $2.5 million CAD in foreign currency were stolen, totaling more than $20 million CAD.
Yes, multiple individuals, including airport employees and alleged organized crime members, have been arrested and charged in connection with the heist across Canada and the United States.
As of the latest updates, only a small portion of the stolen foreign currency has been recovered. The majority of the gold and cash remains missing.