Police lay 80 charges against “Project Timber” thieves

Edmonton police have laid 80 charges against four people who are accused of stealing millions of dollars worth of semi-trailer trucks loaded with lumber.

Police allege the four targeted rigs parked overnight in various industrial areas around the city.

They say the lumber was sold to unsuspecting buyers outside of Edmonton.

An investigation into the commercial vehicle theft ring, dubbed “Project Timber” was launched in February 2018.