Five Illegal Firearms Seized by Police in Single Night of Enforcement

Posted On Thursday May 22, 2025

Region of Peel - Over the May long weekend, officers from the Strategic and Tactical Enforcement Policing (STEP) team seized five loaded firearms, made multiple arrests, and laid numerous firearm and drug related charges across the Greater Toronto Area.

On Friday, May 16, 2025, at approximately 6:30 a.m., police executed a search warrant at a residence in Toronto. As a result, the accused was taken into custody and two loaded handguns with ammunition were also seized.  Officers also located approximately 3.5 kilograms of illegal drugs including methamphetamines, cocaine and fentanyl valued at $50,000 within the residence.

Aaron Mirabal Hurtado, 20-year-old man from Toronto was arrested and charged with the following and held for bail:

  • Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm (X2)
  • Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm (X2)
  • Careless Storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition (X2)
  • Possession of a Loaded Firearm (X2)
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (X3)

At approximately 5:15 p.m., police investigated a vehicle in the area of Confederation Parkway and Square One Drive in Mississauga. As a result, a loaded firearm with ammunition was seized and two individuals were arrested.

Kurton Robertson, 32-year-old man from Toronto was charged with the following and held for bail:

  • Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
  • Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
  • Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
  • Careless Storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition
  • Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing there was a Firearm
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited Device
  • Trafficking a Controlled Substance (X2) 

Rishi Gunvantrai Bhatt, 48-year-old man of no fixed address, was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance (X2) and will attend the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date. 

At approximately 9:25 p.m., police investigated a vehicle in the area of Hurontario Street and Highway 403 in Mississauga. As a result, a loaded firearm with ammunition and a quantity of illicit drugs were seized, and an individual was arrested.

Jaheim Kirnon,22-year-old man from Brampton was arrested and charged with the following and held for bail:

  • Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
  • Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
  • Possession of a loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
  • Careless Storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition
  • Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing there was a Firearm
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (X2)

At approximately 11:55 p.m., police investigated a vehicle in the area of Kennedy Road and Stafford Drive in Brampton. As a result, a loaded firearm with ammunition was seized, and five individuals were arrested. 

Patrick Thiruchelvam, 32-year-old man from Cambridge; Jayden Singh, 19-year-old man from Brampton; Alicia Kishor, 34-year-old woman from Cambridge; Emily Kishor, 18-year-old woman from Toronto; and Harril Sahana, 18-year-old woman from Toronto were all charged with the following and held for bail:

  • Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
  • Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
  • Possession of a loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
  • Careless Storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition
  • Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing there was a Firearm
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited Device
  • Have Care and Control Motor Vehicle with Cannabis Readily Available

Anyone with information on any of these investigations are asked to contact the Specialized Enforcement Bureau at (905) 453-2121, extension 3504. Information may also be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visiting peelcrimestoppers.ca. 

QUICK FACTS

  • The Strategic and Tactical Enforcement Policing (STEP) team operates as part of the Specialized Enforcement Bureau and is focused on reducing gun and gang violence in the region.
  • STEP deploys in geographical areas that have the highest statistical concentration of gang, firearm and drug activity to conduct proactive patrols and enhance police visibility.
  • STEP was first introduced in 2007 through funding and support from the Government of Ontario. In 2022, Peel Regional Police received a further financial commitment of $1.5 million over three years from the province through the Guns, Gangs and Violence Strategy.

QUOTE

  • “In just one day, our STEP team successfully removed five illegal handguns from our community. This is a powerful demonstration of both the professionalism of the officers involved and the significant risks they face every day to keep our neighbourhoods safe.” – Chief Nishan Duraiappah

SOCIAL MEDIA

MEDIA CONTACT

Media Relations Officer
Email: media.relations@peelpolice.ca 
Phone: 905-453-2121, ext. 4027

NR: 25-134
INC: PR250152348/ PR250152586/ PR250152702/ PR250124105

 

Peel Regional Police – A Safer Community Together
-30-

Contact Us