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Police bust reveals stolen vehicles en route from Canada to Africa – with reprogrammed key fobs

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A key fob used in one of the most recent car thefts in Canada was found in a shipping container.

The key would allow the overseas buyer to start the car.

Police and locksmiths have warned these devices are being used by thieves.

The federal government introduced new criminal penalties for using these devices.

In Toronto , there were 149 carjackings as of June , which is a hike of about 86 per cent from the previous year .

W5 attempted several times by phone to reach the person operating the lot on Rexdale Boulevard , but staff didn't put us in touch.

Cresswell said he believed much of the reduction in car theft this year has to do with better interdiction.

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