The accused, the principal of a salvage yard, was charged with 43 counts of possession of stolen property and three counts of fraud after police discovered numerous stolen vehicles and parts at his business and associated properties.
The Crown alleged the accused was operating a chop shop and knowingly dealing in stolen goods, while the accused claimed he was unaware the items were stolen and blamed employees and associates.
The court rejected the accused's explanations, finding overwhelming circumstantial evidence that he was deliberately running a stolen car and parts operation.
The accused was found guilty on 39 counts of possession of stolen property and two counts of fraud.
