Ontario Seeks to Crack Down on Auto Theft by Allowing Police to Seize Fob Hacking Tools

Ontario Seeks to Crack Down on Auto Theft by Allowing Police to Seize Fob Hacking Tools
Peel Regional Police vehicles are seen on a street in Brampton, Ont., on Nov. 7, 2019. The Canadian Press/Cole Burston
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Ontario is introducing legislation that would give law enforcement the authority to stop and search vehicles for auto theft devices, including fob hacking tools.

The provincial government made the announcement on April 29, saying it was part of a series of changes to tackle the high volume of car thefts in the province.