Region of Peel \u2013 Officers from 21 Division\u2019s Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) seized an illegal firearm during a traffic stop in Brampton, bringing the number of illegal firearms seized by Peel Regional Police this year to 112. <\/p>\n
On Monday, Aug. 10, at approximately 2:20 a.m., police investigated a vehicle in the area of Cedarbrook Road and Edgewater Court. Officers observed three occupants in the vehicle and during the interaction, one of the occupant\u2019s provided officers with a false name before fleeing the area on foot.<\/p>\n
Officers searched the vehicle and located a loaded illegal handgun with a magazine containing ammunition. <\/p>\n
The individual who fled was later located in another area and arrested. Police subsequently learned he was wanted on an outstanding warrant from Alberta.\u00a0 <\/p>\n
29-year-old Navjot Singh of Innisfail AB, 29-year-old Harkomal Singh of Brampton, and 23- year-old Mohobbatbir Randhawa of Brampton, are each charged with: <\/p>\n
Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
\nKnowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
\nOccupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing There was Firearm
\nPossession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
\nTampering with Serial Number of Firearm <\/p>\n
Navjot Singh is additionally charged with:<\/p>\n
Obstruct Peace Officer
\nFail to Comply with Undertaking <\/p>\n
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact investigators with the 21 Division CIB at 905-453-2121, ext. 2133.<\/p>\n
QUICK FACTS<\/p>\n
This year, Peel Regional Police have seized 112 crime guns, including 37 recovered during traffic stops.<\/p>\n
QUOTE<\/p>\n
\u201cOfficers were faced with a rapidly developing situation and remained focused on ensuring everyone involved was identified and accounted for. Each firearm removed from our community represents a potential threat that has been prevented, and our officers will continue working to keep unauthorized weapons out of the hands of those who should not have them.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u0336\u00a0 Deputy Chief Marc Andrews, Peel Regional Police<\/p>\n
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