Officers from the Specialized Enforcement Bureau STEP Team have arrested and charged five Brampton men with firearm-related and drug offences in addition to breach of conditions.
On Friday, November 3, 2023, at approximately 12:00 p.m., SEB officers, along with the Peel Regional Police Tactical Unit located three men in the area of Highway 50 and Rutherford Road in the City of Vaughan. As a result of an ongoing investigation by SEB, three men were arrested and charged with unauthorized possession of a firearm.
A search of the males revealed they were in possession of a FN 509 9mm pistol. The firearm contained a 24-round extended magazine loaded with 20 rounds. The accused parties were informed of the additional charges.
On Friday November 3, 2023, at approximately 3:44 p.m., SEB officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Mountainash Road and Bovaird Drive in Brampton. As a result of an ongoing investigation by SEB, two men were arrested and charged with unauthorized possession of a firearm. A search of the males resulted in locating, two extended magazines with a 24 round capacity containing 9mm ammunition. Both men were advised of the additional charge.
Amandeep Singh, a 21-year-old man from Brampton, has been charged with the following offences:
- Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
- Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
- Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
- Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition Knowing Its Possession is Unauthorized
- Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing there was Firearm
- Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
- Fail to Comply with Release Order x2
- Fail to Comply With Undertaking
- Possession of a Controlled Substance x2
Ramanpreet Singh, a 30-year-old man from Brampton, has been charged with the following offences:
- Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
- Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
- Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
- Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition Knowing Its Possession is Unauthorized
- Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing there was Firearm
- Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
Maninder Singh, a 21-year-old man from Brampton, has been charged with the following offences:
- Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
- Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
- Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
- Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition Knowing Its Possession is Unauthorized
- Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing there was Firearm
- Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
Swaranpreet Singh, a 20-year-old man from Brampton, has been charged with the following offences:
- Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
- Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition Knowing Its Possession is Unauthorized
Jobanpreet Singh, a 20-year-old man from Brampton, has been charged with the following offences:
- Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
- Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition Knowing Its Possession is Unauthorized
All men were held for a bail hearing and attended the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact investigators with the Spedialized Enforcement Bureau Unit at 905-453-2121 extension 3515. Anonymous information may also be submitted by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), by visiting peelcrimestoppers.ca.