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In downtown Toronto back in the 70s and 80s (actually as far back as the 50s) - the 52 Division of Toronto police developed quite a reputation for taking chronic problem criminals for a latenight drive out to the remote Cherry Beach area and tuning them up.
This was a time before cellphones and cell cams, of course. So it was far easier for cops to get away with it.
Was it right? Perhaps not.
Was it effective? Quite probably.
The stories about 52 Division were so prevalent that Pukka Orchestra recorded "Cherry Beach Express" in the 80s.
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