A major crackdown on organized crime in Ontario’s tow truck industry has resulted in over 1,000 charges, police report. The investigation uncovered widespread illegal activities, including insurance fraud, extortion, and violence tied to disputes over towing territories. Authorities have targeted several individuals and companies in an effort to clean up the industry and protect drivers from exploitation.
As of Monday, the OPP says it laid 518 tow-related charges and took 41 tow trucks off Ontario roads due to violations in 2024. The Toronto Police Service laid some 507 tow-related charges under the Highway Traffic Act and TSSEA, while the Durham Regional Police Service laid 69 and pulled 22 tow trucks off the roads.
With more than 1,000 charges laid across Ontario this year, police say it’s important to know your rights to avoid falling victim to a tow scam. 
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