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Russian Sanctions Are Fueling a Canadian Car Theft Epidemic

The New York Times August 27, 2026 1 min read

Russia is the largest destination for stolen Canadian cars. Smugglers are meeting the demand of a booming black market.

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"Russian Sanctions Are Fueling a Canadian Car Theft Epidemic"

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"Russian ship defies sanctions to send military vehicles to Mali"

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"Russian Sanctions Are Fueling a Canadian Car Theft Epidemic"

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"Russian ship defies sanctions to send military vehicles to Mali"

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