The theft of speakers from a big box store in Barrie kick-started an investigation that led to police uncovering a theft ring.
Barrie Police identified an organized group from the Mississauga area who were involved.
5 separate searches were carried out in March, resulting in the seizure of approximately $365,000 worth of stolen property, including a vehicle.
Further information linked the group to other on-going theft investigations of a similar nature throughout Ontario and Eastern Canada.
2 suspects were arrested and arrest warrants have been issued for 3 other suspects
As a result, 65 criminal charges have been laid.