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Missing woman located, Renata Scola, 44

June 24, 2015, 8:48 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance locating a missing woman.

Renata Scola, 44, was last seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at 3:30 p.m. in the Dawes Road and Danforth Avenue area.

See previous release.

She was located on Wednesday, June 24, 2015, at 4:25 a.m.


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Media advisory, Thursday, June 25, 2015, 11 a.m., Canadian Blood Services, 67 College Street, Sirens for Life and blood-drive challenge

June 24, 2015, 10:00 am
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On Thursday, June 25, 2015, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Canadian Blood Services will be holding a blood-drive at their headquarters at 67 College Street.

The Toronto Police Service will kick-off the annual "Sirens for Life" campaign, a friendly competition between the Toronto Police Service, Toronto Paramedic Services, Toronto Fire Services, and other emergency services to donate the most units of blood over the course of the summer.

This year, KPMG has issued a challenge to the Toronto Police Service as well.

Michael Betel, Director of Donor Relations for Canadian Blood Services, Staff Superintendent Tom Russell of the Toronto Police Service, and Blair Cameron of KPMG will address the media at the kick-off at 11 a.m.

For more information, please call Canadian Blood Services at 1-877-709-7773, or media@blood.ca.


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Operation Northern Spotlight - Phase 3, TPS Coordinates Province-Wide Human Trafficking Investigation

June 24, 2015, 10:10 am
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On Wednesday, June 17, 2015, and Thursday, June 18, 2015, as part of Operation Northern Spotlight, members of the Toronto Police Service and 20 other police services pre-arranged to meet with people suspected of partaking in the sex trade, potentially against their will, at urban locations across Ontario.

During the coordinated investigations over the two-day period, police charged two people with 41 offences. Police were also able to ensure the safety of six females who had been working in the sex trade as a minor or against their will, including one 14-year-old, three 15-year-olds, a 16-year-old and a 19-year-old.

Ninety officers and support staff combined to interview 122 people, including 110 women and offered them information and contacts with community-based support agencies.

Charges have been laid by police following this third installment of a coordinated, provincial investigation to suppress human trafficking, they include:

1. Trafficking in Persons under 18 years
2. Trafficking in Persons
3. Financial / Material Benefit from Trafficking in Person Under 18 years
4. Material Benefit from Sexual Services provided by Person under 18 years
5. Procuring / Recruit Person under 18 to provide Sexual Services
6. Procuring / Person under 18 years
7. Advertising another person’s Sexual Services
8. Administer Noxious Substance
9. Sexual Assault
10. Sexual Interference with a Person under 16 years of age
11. Invitation to Sexual Touching under 16 years of age
12. Print / Publish / Possess to publish Child Pornography
13. Import / Sell / Distribute Child Pornography
14. Unlawfully Possess Child Pornography

During the initiative, Durham Regional Police Service conducted an intelligence probe with a 14-year-old girl in their jurisdiction for a possible intervention. Officers spoke with the girl, and she disclosed that she was allegedly being forced into the sex trade by a man.

Further investigation identified the man as Levi Alexander, 19, of Toronto. Alexander is currently wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant for Human Trafficking charges by the Toronto Police Service in relation to the last Human Trafficking investigation - Project Guardian, where he allegedly forced a 16-year-old girl into the sex trade. Police are concerned that this man will victimize young girls and are appealing to the public for their assistance in apprehending him.

The following police services participated in this phase of Operation Northern Spotlight:

• Barrie Police Service
• Brantford Police Service
• Durham Region Police Service
• Greater Sudbury Police Service
• Guelph Police Service
• Halton Regional Police Service
• Hamilton Police Service
• North Bay Police Service
• Ontario Provincial Police
• Ottawa Police Service
• Peel Regional Police
• Royal Canadian Mounted Police
• Sarnia Police Services
• Saugeen Shores Police Service
• Stratford Police Service
• Thunder Bay Police Service
• Toronto Police Service
• Treaty Three Police Service
• Waterloo Regional Police Service
• Windsor Police Service
• Woodstock Police Service

Human Trafficking is a local, provincial and national problem that affects the most vulnerable in society. Operation Northern Spotlight demonstrates the need to work together with other Police Services and community partners to effectively investigate these heinous crimes.

Police would like to encourage all affected individuals to come forward and report Human Trafficking occurrences to police. We want to make sure that everyone has access to support services and an exit strategy, regardless of their decision to proceed criminally.

Anyone with information relating to Levi Alexander or any Human Trafficking occurrences is asked to contact Sex Crimes investigators at 416-808-7474, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

Human Trafficking means every person who recruits, transports, transfers, receives, holds, conceals or harbours a person, or exercises control, direction or influence over the movements of a person, for the purpose of exploiting them or facilitating their exploitation, for a sexual purpose or a forced labour purpose. Victims can be men, women or children; can be Canadian citizens; and can be moved across local, provincial or national borders. They can be coerced through violence or the threat of violence against family and friends. The Human Trafficking Enforcement Team of Sex Crimes is dedicated to investigating these crimes against vulnerable members of society. For more information, please visit the Sex Crimes website.

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Missing man, Americo Rui Martins Araujo, 22

June 24, 2015, 10:12 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance locating a missing man.

Americo Rui Martins Araujo, 22, was last seen on Friday, May 29, 2015 at 4:30 p.m., in the Jane Street and Falstaff Avenue area.

He is described as 5'11", 170 lbs., slim build with brown hair, and brown eyes. He has a scar on his forehead and left arm.

Police are concerned for his safety.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1200, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.


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Project "Fire Extinguisher", Four men and one woman arrested with thirty-four charges

June 24, 2015, 11:17 am
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On Monday, June 22, 2015 and Tuesday, June 23, 2015, a number of search warrants were executed on homes and vehicles across the Greater Toronto Area as part of a two-month investigation, dubbed Project Fire Extinguisher.

The investigation, led by the Toronto Police Drug Squad, resulted in five individuals arrested and charged for allegedly distributing cocaine, M.D.M.A., and marihuana throughout the GTA. Investigators also seized $100,000 worth of drugs (cocaine, MDMA, and marihuana), 55 pounds of phenacetin (a cutting agent used to increase the yield of the cocaine) and approximately $10,000 in cash.

The following individuals have been arrested:

Thomas Cherukara, 27, of Mississauga, is charged with:

1) Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence
2) three counts of Possession for the Purpose Marihuana
3) two counts of Possession for the Purpose Cocaine
4) Possession for the Purpose Methamphetamine
5) two counts of Possession of Proceeds of Crime

He is scheduled to appear in court on Friday, June 26, 2015 at Old City Hall.


Shane Monteiro, 27, of Mississauga, is charged with:

1) Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence
2) three counts of Possession for the Purpose Marihuana
3) two counts of Possession for the Purpose Cocaine
4) Possession for the Purpose Methamphetamine
5) Possession of Proceeds of Crime

He is scheduled to appear in court on Friday, June 26, 2015 at Old City Hall.


Joannie Cote, 25, of Mascouche, Quebec, is charged with:

1) Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence
2) three counts of Possession for the Purpose Marihuana
3) two counts of Possession for the Purpose Cocaine
4) Possession for the Purpose Methamphetamine
5) Possession of Proceeds of Crime

She is scheduled to appear in court on Friday, June 26, 2015 at Old City Hall.


Myron Pinto, 31, of Woodbridge, is charged with:

1) Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence
2) Possession of Proceeds of Crime
3) Possession for the Purpose Marihuana

He is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday, July 28, 2015, at Old City Hall.


Sachin Ghai, 23, of Milton, is charged with:

1) Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence
2) Possession for the Purpose Schedule II x 3 (marihuana, hash oil, and shatter)
3) Possession for the Purpose Cocaine
4) Possession for the Purpose MDMA

He is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at Old City Hall.


Anyone with information regarding the trafficking or possession of any illegal drug or substance are asked to contact police at 416-808-6110, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.


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Missing girl, Amjah Selliah, 17

June 24, 2015, 7:00 am
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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a missing girl.

Amjah Selliah, 17, was last seen the morning of Wednesday, June 24, 2015, in the Markham Road and Eglinton Avenue area.

She is described as 5'4", 150 lbs., with long black hair.

Police are concerned for her safety.


Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-4300, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.


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Missing girl located, Amjah Selliah, 17

June 24, 2015, 12:01 pm
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Pride Festival Streetfair, Friday, June 26, 2015 to Sunday, June 28, 2015, Road closures

June 25, 2015, 2:59 am
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Toronto's LGBTQ communities will celebrate Pride Week, with a Streetfair in the Wellesley / Church Village community.

The road closures for this Streetfair will begin on Friday, June 26, 2015, at 6 p.m., and conclude Monday, June 29, 2015, at 6 a.m.

As of 6 p.m. on Friday, June 26, 2015, Church Street will be fully closed to all vehicular traffic from the north side of Carlton Street to the south side of Hayden Street. Wellesley Street East will also be closed from Yonge Street to Jarvis Street during this time period.

TTC buses will not have access to Wellesley subway station. All buses will be rerouted.

Vehicles in the area may experience traffic delays during the event.

This event will proceed regardless of weather conditions.


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Pride Week Trans March, Friday, June 26, 2015, Road closures

June 25, 2015, 3:59 am
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On Friday, June 26, 2015, the annual Pride Week Trans March will take place.

The event will begin at the Pride Festival Streetfair North Stage, at Church Street and Isabella Street, at 8 p.m. It will conclude at Yonge-Dundas Square, at 9 p.m.

Rolling road closures will take place in association with the march. Street lanes along the route will be closed. All other lanes will be open.

Formation area will be the Festival North Stage at Church Street and Isabella Street.

- Church Street: Isabella Street to Bloor Street East
- Bloor Street East: Church Street to Yonge Street
- Yonge Street: Bloor Street East to Dundas Street East
- Dundas Street East: Yonge Street to Victoria Street

Dispersal area: Yonge Street and Dundas Street

Motorists should expect delays along the route in the downtown core.

This event will proceed regardless of weather conditions.


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Police seek public's assistance in a shooting investigation, Morningside Avenue and Sewells Road

June 25, 2015, 9:55 am
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The Toronto Police responded to a radio call for a shooting on Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at approximately 9:45 p.m. in the Morningside Avenue and Sewells Road area.

It is reported:

- a 20-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman were waiting for a bus inside a bus shelter

- an unknown man approached the exterior of the bus shelter and began to shoot at the man and woman through the glass

- the man then fled

- the man and woman sustained non-life-threatening injuries

Police are seeking the public's assistance with this investigation.


Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-4200, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.


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11 Division’s “Wanted Ones,” John Devon MacMillan, 28

June 25, 2015, 9:58 am
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This is the latest installment of 11 Division’s “Wanted Ones.” We are requesting the public’s assistance locating John Devon MacMillan, 28, of Toronto.

He is wanted on two Warrants in the First Instance for:

1. two counts of Assault
2. three counts of Fail to Comply Probation
3. four counts of Breach of Recognizance


His photograph has been released.

For further information, please visit our 11 Division Facebook page, and the TPS 11 Division website.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.


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Public Safety Advisory, Federal Inmate Wanted, Dylan Blaker, 27

June 25, 2015, 10:05 am
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The Toronto Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance locating a federal inmate wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant as a result of a Breach of Parole.

Dylan Blaker, 27, is described as Aboriginal, 6'2" and 260 lbs. He has a tattoo below his right eye of an Aboriginal Symbol/Tear Drop, “2KC” on the right side of his neck, and "Native Pride" on both forearms.

He is serving a three year, nine month sentence for Armed Robbery, Aggravated Assault, Assault Causing Bodily Harm and Forcible Confinement.

He is known to frequent Toronto.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Provincial R.O.P.E. Squad at 416-808-5900, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.


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Man and woman arrested in "Emergency Scheme", Jean Salnave, 40, and Brieanna Hamilton, 21, face 10 counts, Police believe there are other victims

June 25, 2015, 11:20 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of arrests made in an "Emergency Scheme" investigation.

It is alleged that:

- a man made unsolicited, random calls

- over the phone, he purported to be a relative in need of money immediately

- he instructed the victims to send money directly into a bank account for such things as lawyer's fees or to pay for damages resulting from a car accident

On Friday, June 19, 2015, police arrested Jean Salnave, 40, of Toronto.

He is charged with:

1) two counts of Fraud - Under ($5000)
2) Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
3) Identity Fraud
4) two counts of Utter Forged Document
5) two counts of Laundering Proceeds of Crime

He appeared in court, at Old City Hall, on Saturday, June 20, 2015.

It is further alleged that:

He instructed victims to send money into bank accounts under his name, his aliases of Daniel Osmano and Wayne Hannah, or a bank account belonging to an associate, Brieanna Hamilton.

Brieanna Hamilton, 21, of Toronto, was also arrested. She was charged with:

1) Laundering Proceeds of Crime
2) Possession of Property Obtained by Crime

She is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday, August 12, 2015, at 2 p.m., at 1911 Eglinton Avenue East, in courtroom 407.

Investigators are aware of victims in Ontario, Quebec and Saskatchewan and believe there may be others across Canada.

Anyone who has fallen victim to this scam and deposited money to bank accounts under the names of Jean Salnave, Daniel Osmano, Wayne Hannah, or Brieanna Hamilton, are asked to contact police at 416-808-4300.

Anyone in the Toronto area who has fallen victim to a similar scam is asked to contact 416-808-2222.

Police are asking members of the public to be wary of these types of "Emergency Scheme" calls, sometimes referred to as "Grandparent Scams".

If you receive a call you believe to be a scam:

- ask the caller to provide a number in which you can call back

- end the call and contact trusted family or friends to verify the information

- be wary of requests for secrecy, a tactic often used to prevent victims from discovering the ruse

- report the incident to Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre


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Man charged with Possession of Child Pornography, Jeffery Rice, 52

June 25, 2015, 11:30 am
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On Wednesday, June 25, 2015, members of the Sex Crimes - Child Exploitation Section, with assistance from Intelligence Services - Technological Crime, executed a search warrant in the The Esplanade and Lower Sherbourne Street area.

It is alleged that:

- a man was sharing child pornography online with undercover officers

Jeffery Rice, 52, of Toronto has been arrested and charged with:

1) two counts of Possession Child Pornography
2) seven counts of Make Available Child Pornography

He is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday, June 25, 2015, at 10 a.m., at 444 Yonge Street, courtroom 501.


Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-8500, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.


Reporting can also be made at Canada’s National Tipline for Reporting the Online Sexual Exploitation of Children at www.cybertip.ca.

This project has been made possible by a grant from the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services.


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Public Safety Alert, Break and Enters

June 25, 2015, 12:32 pm
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The Toronto Police Service would like to remind the public to remain vigilant and to lock their doors and windows at night.

In recent weeks there has been a noticeable increase of residential break and enters in The West Mall and Burnhamthorpe Road area.

It is reported:

- an unknown person has gained entry into multiple residential homes through unlocked doors and windows


Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-2200, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.


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Dyke March, Saturday, June 27, 2015, Road closures

June 26, 2015, 3:59 am
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On Saturday, June 27, 2015, Pride Toronto hosts the annual Dyke March.

Parade organizers are anticipating 5,000 participants to attend this event, which will proceed regardless of weather conditions.

Full road closures will be in effect at 12 p.m.:

- Church Street from Hayden Street to Bloor Street East
- Hayden Street from Yonge Street to Church Street

The Dyke March will begin at 2 p.m., and will proceed along the following route:

start: Bloor Street East at Church Street

west: Bloor Street East
south: Yonge Street
west: Carlton Street

end: Allan Gardens - Carlton Street, just east of Jarvis Street

Members of the public should anticipate traffic delays in the area.


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Pride Parade, Sunday, June 28, 2015, Road closures

June 26, 2015, 4:29 am
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On Sunday, June 28, 2015, the Pride Parade will take place in the downtown core.

At 8 a.m., road closures will come into effect on:

Rosedale Valley Road, from Park Road to Bayview Avenue

At 12 p.m., road closures will come into effect on:

- Park Road, from Rosedale Valley Road to Bloor Street East
- Church Street, from Park Road to Hayden Street
- Bloor Street East, from Yonge Street to Ted Rogers Way

At 1 p.m., road closures will come into effect on:

- Bloor Street, from Bay Street to Ted Rogers Way
- Yonge Street, from Bloor Street to Queen Street
- Dundas Street, from Bay Street to Church Street
- Victoria Street, from Dundas Street East to Shuter Street

All roads are expected to be reopened by approximately 7 p.m.

TTC: The Dundas Street streetcar route will be out of service during this closure.

Motorists are advised to consider alternate routes as there will be traffic delays in the area.


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Pride and Remembrance Run, Saturday, June 27, 2015, Road closures

June 26, 2015, 4:59 am
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On Saturday, June 27, 2015, the annual Pride and Remembrance Run will be held. As a result, the following road closures will take place:

- Wellesley Street East, from Yonge Street to Jarvis Street, 8:30 a.m. to noon

- Wellesley Street East, from Yonge Street to Queen's Park Crescent East, 9 a.m. to noon

- Queen's Park Crescent, from Bloor Street West to College Street, 9 a.m. to noon

The TTC will experience minor disruptions on some surface routes.


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Missing woman, Concepcion Zornoza, 84

June 26, 2015, 5:30 am
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The Toronto Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance locating a missing women.

Concepcion Zornoza, 84, was last seen on Thursday, June 25, 2015, at 7 p.m., in the John Street/King Street West area.

She is described as 4'11", 180 lbs., with short white hair. She was wearing a brown shirt, brown pants, and blue slip on sandals.

She is unfamiliar with the area, only speaks Spanish, and has Alzheimer's.

Police are concerned for her safety.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5200, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.


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Missing woman located, Concepcion Zornoza, 84

June 26, 2015, 8:10 am
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The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance locating a missing women.

Concepcion Zornoza, 84, was last seen on Thursday, June 25, 2015, at 7 p.m., in the John Street/King Street West area.

See previous news release.

She was located on Friday, June 26, 2015, at 9 a.m.


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