November 1, 2024
Peel police Chief Nishan Duraiappah said Peel police have seized more firearms so far in 2024 than in any previous years. (Tina Mackenzie/CBC)

Peel police slam lax bail rules after investigation leads to 159 charges

A routine traffic stop in July escalated into a major police investigation that resulted in the seizure of 11 illegal firearms, tens of thousands of dollars in drugs, and nearly 160 charges against five Brampton residents.

Three of the five suspects were family members: two brothers and a mother. Two have already been released on bail and one was released on the same day they were arrested on an undertaking.

One of the alleged criminals, Navdeep Nagra, was out on bail at the time of his arrest. He alone is facing 105 charges and remains in custody; however, his brother and mother, who face three charges each, have both been released.

At a press conference on Monday, Peel police announced the results of “Project Sledgehammer,” an operation that began with a traffic stop and expanded into a months-long investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies. The investigation targeted the group suspected of drug trafficking in Peel and the Greater Toronto Area.

Detective Sergeant Chris Fiore, head of Peel’s gun and gangs unit, said the investigation led to raids on three homes in Brampton, one in Waterloo, and a storage facility in Caledon.

Police located 11 firearms, including assault rifles and a submachine gun, 900 rounds of ammunition, and 85 prohibited devices. Other items seized included 53 Glock selector switches that turn semi-automatic handguns fully automatic and an estimated $20,000 of cocaine. Additionally, 80 oxycodone pills and 100 other unknown pills were confiscated.

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