OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, June 5, 2009 · 8 Project DISH moves against criminal syndicate Twenty-two people are facing a flurry of robbery related charges after police moved against a criminal syndicate believed to be responsible for hundreds of robberies in the GTA, including 60 in Oakville and Milton. Dubbed Project Dish, the operation, which involved Halton, Toronto, Peel, York and Durham police services, saw police execute 24 search warrants across the GTA Wednesday. Police said the raids uncovered thousands of dollars worth of stolen property and resulted in countless charges. The four-month investigation into the group began in January 2009 when a series of successful robberies began hitting the GTA. "These were the ones that were very good at sitting on a street and watching someone exit the home before they robbed it," said Sgt. Brian Carr, Halton police public affairs officer. Police said, these break and enters in Oakville all occurred during the day with the suspects forcing open the front doors once they felt secure no one was home. Once inside the suspects would target jewelry, cash, electronics and passports, but were careful not to disturb anything else, with the result being that sometimes the victims did not realize they had been robbed until several days later. In some incidents, police said, the suspects would knock on the home's door and pose as "These were the ones that were very good at sitting on a street and watching someone exit the home before they robbed it." Sgt. Brian Carr, Halton Regional Police ENLARGED PROSTATE About 50% of men are affected by BPH Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. BPH occurs when the prostate becomes enlarged causing pressure on the urethra, making urination difficult. If you experience any of the following symptoms: · Feeling that the bladder has not emptied completely after urination · Hesitant, interrupted or weak urine stream · Straining to begin urination Several doctors in your area are conducting a clinical research trial for an investigational medication for the potential treatment of BPH. To qualify, - You must be 40 to 80 years old - Have BPH and meet a number of additional criteria Qualified participants will receive study-related potential treatment and care, laboratory tests and physical examinations at no direct cost. You will also be reimbursed for travel expenses. For more information or to see if you qualify, call today: 1-866-666-3329 sales people if someone answered. Police said stolen jewelry was sold to Toronto-based Ashok Jewellers and Dubai Jewellers, on Gerrard Street East. While police reported the group was primarily targeting South Asian families, they also said this was not the case in Halton with the thieves apparently deviating from their usual pattern. Those arrested in Project Dish include Ashok Kumar, 50, Shoaib Sheikh, 20, Mohammad Ishaq, 23, Asim Khalil, 22, Elwin Chu, 19, Amjid Choudhry, 21, Farishta Qayoumi, 21, Tajammal Hayee, 18, Haseeb Iftikhar, 22, Shazia Hudda, 22, Muhammad Ishaq, 23, Adnan Raja, 27, Umar Alahi, 22, Muhammad Asghar, 22, Kashif Ali, 26, Riaz Ali, 48, Rajunder Rudhra, 33, Gulshan Kumari, 28, Shoan Mia, 20, Umeir Farhooq, 23, and one 17-year-old who can not be named because of the Youth Criminal Justice Act. None of the 22 arrested live in Halton. Charges include attempted fraud, attempted break and enter, break and enter, committing an offence for a criminal organization, conspiracy to commit an indictable act, failure to comply with recognizance, fraud, instructing the commission of an offence for a criminal organization, obstructing a peace officer, possession of a credit card obtained by crime, possession of property obtained by crime, use of a credit card obtained by crime and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle. SALE $ 99 $ Napoleon LHD50 with Geoshape media. 9 99 Visit our showroom to see this model and all our 35 models burning on display. 3600 Laird Rd., Units 12 & 13 Mississauga, ON Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9-5, Sat. 10-4, Sun. 12-4 Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday www.ontariohearth.com 905.569.2404 Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday