Peel Police Seize 112th Illegal Firearm of 2026 During Traffic Stop
Region of Peel – Officers from 21 Division’s 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.
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’s provided officers with a false name before fleeing the area on foot.
Officers searched the vehicle and located a loaded illegal handgun with a magazine containing ammunition.
The individual who fled was later located in another area and arrested. Police subsequently learned he was wanted on an outstanding warrant from Alberta.
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:
· Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
· Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
· Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing There was Firearm
· Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
· Tampering with Serial Number of Firearm
Navjot Singh is additionally charged with:
· Obstruct Peace Officer
· Fail to Comply with Undertaking
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact investigators with the 21 Division CIB at 905-453-2121, ext. 2133.
QUICK FACTS
· This year, Peel Regional Police have seized 112 crime guns, including 37 recovered during traffic stops.
QUOTE
“Officers 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.”
̶ Deputy Chief Marc Andrews, Peel Regional Police
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