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Money flew Like Feathers police say, when they opened a small metal trunk after a raid on a Highway 27 motel last night and seized more than $180,000 (...)
Money flew Like Feathers police say, when they opened a small metal trunk after a raid on a Highway 27 motel last night and seized more than $180,000 (...)

Money flew Like Feathers police say, when they opened a small metal trunk after a raid on a Highway 27 motel last night and seized more than $180,000 (...)

Date12/21/1971
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Original Toronto Star caption: Money flew Like Feathers police say; when they opened a small metal trunk after a raid on a Highway 27 motel last night and seized more than $180;000 in cash. Detectives James Cole (left) and Richard Beith examine some of the cash stuffed in a suitcase and into a pillowcase. Both men played a major role in the investigation which ended with arrests of six persons; including five from Toronto.
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Province or state:Ontario
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0120518F
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