A couple was in court on Montreal’s South Shore facing charges after around $350,000 worth of allegedly stolen goods were seized from their home, which were for sale on Facebook Marketplace and other sites. Ismail Jadil, 43, and Meryem Loutfi, 32, are facing theft, possession and trafficking over $5,000 charges for alleged actions between Oct. 1, 2024 and April 14, 2025, in Longueuil. Longueuil police (SPAL) said that officers identified “a suspicious account on a classified ads platform under the name ‘Jacob TRUD.’” Officers then searched a Godin Street residence in Longueuil last April. A lien has been placed on that residence so the couple cannot sell it, the SPAL said. Police said more than 2,500 items were seized in the search. The couple is due back in court for a plea hearing on July 24. Authorities urge those shopping online to watch for the following as the sellers may be fake or scammers: Police also have designated safe exchange sites that residents can use to exchange goods. In Longueuil, that location is at 699 Curé-Poirier West. In Montreal, the following locations are designated safe exchange sites:
