Peel police say an eight-month investigation into a violent criminal network led to the recovery of 15 stolen vehicles worth $1.4 million

Ten people have been arrested and 128 charges laid following an eight-month investigation into a series of violent carjackings and high-end vehicle thefts across the Greater Toronto Area.

Peel Regional Police announced the results of Project High Guard on Monday, which led investigators to recover 15 stolen vehicles worth approximately $1.4 million, as well as four illegal firearms, ammunition and magazines.

The investigation focused on 21 incidents between June 2025 and April 2026. Police allege suspects used knives and firearms to threaten victims in an attempt to steal their vehicles. In some cases, victims were physically assaulted and some suffered serious injuries, police said.

Investigators allege the carjackings are connected to a coordinated criminal network responsible for planning robberies, targeting high-end vehicles and recruiting younger offenders to carry out crimes.

“Through Project High Guard, our investigators successfully worked up the chain, identifying not only those responsible for carrying out these robberies, but also the individuals alleged to have directed and benefited from them,” Peel police Chief Nishan Duraiappah said in a statement.

“Dismantling organized criminal networks requires partnerships and precision, and Project High Guard demonstrates our unwavering commitment to protecting the public and holding offenders accountable,” he said.

During Monday’s news conference, Duraiappah said the 21 incidents affected approximately 40 victims, including passengers and others present during the alleged crimes.

Police also said investigators recovered a stolen vehicle at the Port of Montreal, which was allegedly destined for export outside Canada — a common practice in organized vehicle theft.

Following a series of coordinated search warrants on Sept. 3, police arrested and charged 10 people, including two 17-year-olds.

Tayvien Coley, 19, of Halton Hills, faces 44 charges, including robbery, aggravated assault, conspiracy to commit robbery and participating in a criminal organization.

Shan Dhindsa, 21, of Brampton, faces 20 charges, including robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery and participating in a criminal organization.

Ekamveer Randhawa, 20, of Caledon, faces 19 charges, including robbery, theft of a motor vehicle, unauthorized possession of a firearm and participating in a criminal organization.

Aryan Deol, 20, of Brampton, faces 10 charges, including aggravated assault, robbery and participating in a criminal organization.

Manavjot Dhaliwal, 24, of Brampton, faces eight charges, including robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery and participating in a criminal organization.

Parth Sharma, 21, of Oakville, faces four charges, including robbery, disguise with intent and driving while prohibited.

Madhumeet Randhawa, 37, of Brampton, faces one charge of careless storage of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition.

Gregory Seniv, 37, of Mississauga, faces two charges related to possession of property obtained by crime.

One 17-year-old from Mississauga faces three charges, including conspiracy to commit robbery.

A 17-year-old from Brampton faces 17 charges, including robbery, aggravated assault, participating in a criminal organization and recruitment of members by a criminal organization.

None of the allegations against the suspects have been proven in court.

Peel police said the investigation involved several law enforcement agencies, including the Ontario Provincial Police, Toronto Police Service, Halton Regional Police and Hamilton Police Service.

The OPP provided investigative support, intelligence and specialized resources, while Toronto, Halton and Hamilton police assisted with executing search warrants on Sept. 3.

The Toronto Police Service confirmed six of the 21 incidents linked to Project High Guard occurred in Toronto. One search warrant was executed in the city.

In a statement to TorontoToday, police said carjackings in Toronto are down 64 per cent year-to-date.

“Every arrest and every criminal network disrupted makes our communities safer,” a TPS spokesperson said.

The spokesperson added that addressing organized crime requires collaboration between police agencies, and said criminal networks continue to adapt and often rely on encrypted communications.

Duraiappah said vehicle thefts across Peel Region have declined by more than 50 per cent since peaking in 2023, with a further 10 per cent decrease recorded so far this year when compared with the same period in 2025.

Despite the decline, Duraiappah said police remain focused on disrupting criminal networks responsible for the violent thefts.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Peel Regional Police’s Central Robbery Bureau at 905-453-2121, ext. 3410.