36-year-old accused auto theft ring leader Sayasith Phothitay arrested for violating bail conditions.

Sayasith Phothitay, 36, alleged leader of an international auto theft ring, was arrested in Windsor for violating bail conditions. He had been released in July 2023 after a major operation, Project Fairfield, which netted 138 stolen vehicles, $170,000 in cash, and over $500,000 in drugs. Phothitay is facing 46 charges, including vehicle theft and drug trafficking. His recent arrest adds a charge for failing to comply with his release order.

September 12, 2024
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