The owner of a computer hardware company was able to locate more than $1.3 million worth of merchandise thanks to AirTags he had installed as a precaution.
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Bit Intelligence Corp initially hired a freight forwarder to ship the computer equipment to Alberta. On June 15, an articulated lorry arrived at the company to take possession of the load. Then he leaves with 22 pallets of computer processors.
However, instead of going to Alberta, the truck and its driver went to Mascouche instead. On June 16th, the company actually locates its cargo in this commune of Lanaudière.
The transport company asks for explanations, but finds that the driver and the truck cannot be found.
The Sherbrooke Police Department therefore launched an investigation on June 20th.
“Thanks to the plaintiff’s vigilance in installing AirTags on his goods, the device was confiscated and, in cooperation with the Mascouche Police, returned to its owner. The truck trailer was confiscated as part ownership and the investigation is ongoing,” says a press release from the SPS.
No arrests have been made at this time and investigations are ongoing.
The product, which retails for about $39 in Canada, was originally designed to locate lost items, keys, a purse, or other valuable items. It was released in April 2021.
As big as a quarter, its small size makes it easy to hide.