100 bricks of butter and 300 bottles of alcohol were among the items seized, Peel Regional Police say<\/p>\n
Published Mar 13, 2026 \u00a0\u2022\u00a0 Last updated 2\u00a0days ago \u00a0\u2022\u00a0 1 minute read<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n You can save this article by registering for free here<\/a>. Or sign-in<\/a> if you have an account.<\/p>\n Ghee, I can\u2019t believe it IS butter!<\/p>\n Advertisement 2<\/p>\n This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY<\/p>\n Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.<\/p>\n Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account.Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on.Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists.Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.<\/p>\n SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES<\/p>\n Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.<\/p>\n Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account.Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on.Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists.Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.<\/p>\n REGISTER \/ SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES<\/p>\n Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.<\/p>\n Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.<\/p>\n THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.<\/p>\n Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.<\/p>\n Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authors<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n Peel Regional Police have charged a Brampton man in connection with a series of thefts from major retailers totalling $30,000 including 100 bricks of butter and 91 tubs of Ghee, the latter being clarified butter from India.<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n On Monday following a three-month-long investigation into retail theft and distribution, officers executed a search warrant at a Brampton residence and allegedly recovered the butter and Ghee, along with 300 bottles of alcohol.<\/p>\n As a result, Pintu Gohil, 48, has been arrested and charged with two counts of possession of property obtained by crime.<\/p>\n He was released from custody on an undertaking and will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton on April 7.<\/p>\n Theft leads to higher prices, lost jobs<\/p>\n \u201cRetail theft is not a victimless crime,\u201d Peel Acting Deputy Chief Hubert Hiltz said in a statement.<\/p>\n Advertisement 3<\/p>\n This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n Article content<\/p>\n \u201cWhen businesses are targeted, the impact is felt across the community, from higher prices and lost jobs to reduced investment in our neighbourhoods. Peel Regional Police remains committed to working with businesses, residents and our partners to keep our communities safe and support a strong local economy.\u201d<\/p>\n In 2025, nearly 7,500 retail thefts were reported to Peel Regional Police but since 2024-25, retail thefts have seen a 6% reduction.<\/p>\n Anyone with information on this case is asked to contact 12 Division at 905-453-2121, ext. 1200.<\/p>\n![\"Pintu](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-13-134315-e1773423861445.png\")
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