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Gold Heist, Foiled

Apr 18, 2024
Max Stearns, author of 'Parliamentary America', discusses repairing democracy. Canadian gold heist reveals criminals' use of fraudulent bills. Topics include challenges of two-party system, proposed amendments, and global governance models.
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  • The gold heist at Pearson International Airport was the largest in Canadian history, involving over 6,600 stolen bars valued at $20 million.
  • The thieves were caught through a fraudulent seafood shipment, leading to arrests in 'Operation Goldfish.'

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Canadian Heist at Pearson International Airport

Over 6,600 gold bars weighing 400 kilograms were stolen from Pearson International Airport, valued at over $20 million. This act marks the largest gold theft in Canadian history.

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