9 are facing charges in what police in Canada say is the biggest gold theft in the country's history

Canadian police say nine people are facing charges in the biggest gold theft in Canadian history from Toronto’s Pearson International airport a year ago. Authorities say 6,600 gold bars worth more than 20 million Canadian dollars or $14.5 million was stolen and the gold was melted down and used to purchase illegal firearms. Police said Wednesday that those charged include a Air Canada warehouse employee, a former Air Canada manager and jewelry store owner.