01-05-2024 21:33 via fraservalleytoday.ca

Head of Halifax port says cargo scanners wont solve issue of exported stolen vehicles

OTTAWA — The head of the Halifax Port Authority says scanning more shipping containers for stolen cars may do little to curb auto theft.
President and CEO Allan Gray made the comments to MPs at the national security committee, which is currently studying an explosion of car theft in Canada.
Politicians including Ontario Premier Doug Ford say installing more screening equipment at ports will help keep stolen cars from leaving the country.
Gray agrees very few shipping containers are scanned
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