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Police have identified a robbery suspect at Toronto Pearson International Airport

The names of nine people charged in connection with the robbery at Toronto Pearson International Airport have been released.

The nine men, some of whom previously worked for Air Canada, are now facing 19 different charges, including theft, conspiracy, weapons offences, accessory after the fact and possession of stolen property.

So far, police said they have arrested five of the nine men.

The other three men have outstanding warrants across Canada for their arrest. Investigators urged them to seek legal advice and turn themselves in.

A ninth person involved in the historic heist is now behind bars in the US on charges of arms trafficking.

READ MORE: Caught in last year's $24 million in gold and cash heist at Pearson Airport: Police

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) said it arrested and charged a man south of the border in connection with the case and seized 65 handguns in the process.

So far in Canada, Peel police say their investigation has seized one kilogram of gold, smelting equipment and $434,000 in Canadian currency.

The following individuals were arrested and charged:

Parmpal Sidhu, 54, of Brampton and former Air Canada employee, faces charges of theft over $5,000 and conspiracy to commit an indictable offence.

Amit Jalota, 40, of Oakville, faces two counts of possession of property obtained by crime, theft over $5,000 and conspiracy to commit an indictable crime.

Ammad Chaudhary, 43, of Georgetown, is charged with one count of accessory after the fact of an indictable felony.

Ali Raza, 37, of Toronto, faces a special charge of possession of proceeds of crime.

Prasath Paramalingam, 35, of Brampton is charged with accessory after the fact of an indictable offense and is also charged with trafficking in firearms, aiding and abetting, and conspiracy.

All five men have been released on bail and are expected to appear in court soon.

The following three men are wanted on warrants across Canada and are being asked to turn themselves in:

Simran Preet Panezar, 31, of Brampton and former Air Canada employee, faces charges of theft over $5,000 and conspiracy to commit an indictable offence.

Archit Grover, 36, of Brampton, is charged with larceny over $5,000, conspiracy to commit an indictable felony, and felony counts of trafficking in firearms.

Arsalan Chaudhary, 42, of Mississauga, is charged with theft over $5,000, two counts of possession of property obtained by crime and conspiracy to commit an indictable offence.

The last person who was issued a warrant for their arrest is currently in custody in the United States

Durante King-McLean, 25, of Brampton, is charged with theft over $5,000 and possession of property obtained by crime.

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