9 Toronto police officers facing charges related to tow-truck violence: sources
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Nine Toronto police officers are facing charges related to violent incidents involving tow trucks and operators across the Greater Toronto Area, multiple sources tell CBC News.
CBC News is not naming the sources, as they are not authorized to share details publicly.
The officers are accused of trafficking, leaking addresses to hitmen, and leaking police officer addresses, the sources said.
The investigation also uncovered a conspiracy to kill a unit commander at the Toronto South Detention Centre, the sources said.
Sources also told CBC News two of the officers appeared in court Wednesday. A source says they were released on a promise to appear, which is a signed legal document promising to return to court on a specific date. Sources said the other officers have a court appearance scheduled for Thursday.
The sources also said York Regional Police led the investigation.
York police has not responded to calls from CBC Toronto on Wednesday evening — however, the service is set to hold a 10 a.m. news conference Thursday about "a lengthy investigation into organized crime and corruption."
Toronto police Chief Myron Demkiw is set to attend that news conference.
Toronto police are not commenting on the matter at this time, and instead referred CBC News to York police's scheduled news conference, spokesperson Nadine Ramadan said in an email.
CBC News has also requested comment from the Toronto Police Service Board, but did not immediately receive a response.
In a statement, the Toronto Police Association said it was aware several of its members were arrested Wednesday, and the organization will "ensure our members receive due process and wellness support as required."
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow's office said she wouldn't comment on the story on Wednesday night.
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