Tip from Lambton County leads to numerous classic cars recovered in Stirling, Ont.
![Classic cars seized Numerous classic cars OPP seized from a property in Stirling, Ont. on May 14, 2024 that were reported stolen from Lambton County. (Source: OPP)](/content/dam/ctvnews/en/images/2024/5/23/classic-cars-seized-1-6898054-1716482624547.jpg)
Provincial police northwest of Belleville have recovered millions of dollars worth of classic cars following a tip from Lambton County.
Last year, Lambton OPP received a complaint after $3 million worth of cars were stolen. Police tell CTV News the victim from the complaint was located in Lambton but would not elaborate.
On May 14, police raided a Stirling, Ont. property and discovered numerous vehicles.
Numerous classic cars OPP seized from a property in Stirling, Ont. on May 14, 2024 that were reported stolen from Lambton County. (Source: OPP)
Two men from the Stirling area facing multiple charges including theft of motor vehicles over $5,000 and using forged documents.
"As Lambton County Detachment Commander, I'm pleased that our Crime Unit members' exemplary efforts played an important role in bringing this multi-unit investigation to a conclusion. Crime does not respect borders. That's why it's essential that members of law enforcement work together to bring criminals to justice," said OPP Insp. Chris Avery in a statement.
The accused have been released from police custody and will appear in a Belleville court next month.
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