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Russian Sanctions Are Fueling a Canadian Car Theft Epidemic

Thursday, August 27, 2026


Russian importers are purchasing stolen Canadian vehicles through black market channels to meet demand in Russia, which has become the largest destination for Canadian car thefts. Canadian law enforcement and vehicle recovery services have documented the trafficking pattern as smugglers move stolen vehicles across borders to supply this market.

Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/27/world/canada/canada-car-theft-russia-sanctions.html

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