Surrey RCMP bust two shoplifters selling stolen merchandise online

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      A large retail theft operation in the Lower Mainland has been shut down by Surrey RCMP.

      The Surrey RCMP Property Crime Target Team launched an investigation in March 2017 into stolen goods being sold online.

      Using search warrants at a condo in Surrey and a storage unit in Maple Ridge, as well as a vehicle used to transport the goods, officers found a significant amount of stolen goods valued up to approximately $122,000.

      After the Surrey RCMP referred the items to the B.C. Civil Forfeiture Office, the condo and the vehicle were forfeited. Net proceeds paid to the Civil Forfeiture account were approximately $102,000.

      Two individuals were arrested who had been allegedly shoplifting from clothing stores and selling the merchandise online.

      Alan Smith is charged with multiple offences, including theft under under $5,000, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, obstruction and assault of a peace officer, and trafficking property obtained by crime.

      Meanwhile, Kimberly Gascon is charged with theft under $5,000.

      Both individuals are awaiting trial.

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