ONTARIO’S Peel Regional Police said on Monday that between July and September, officers from the Specialized Enforcement Bureau conducted Project Sledgehammer, an investigation targeting a group suspected of drug trafficking in the Region of Peel and across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
In September 2024, investigators with the assistance of the Peel Regional Police, Waterloo Regional Police, York Regional Police and RCMP conducted five residential search warrants in the GTA. Police seized:
- 11 firearms
- 32 prohibited magazines
- Over 900 rounds of ammunition
- 53 Glock selector switches
- A quantity of drugs
Police made five arrests and laid nearly 160 charges.
“The widespread availability of illegal firearms represents an immediate and serious threat to the safety of our community. Violent offenders are exploiting this access, fueling a dangerous cycle of crime that puts every resident at risk. We remain resolute in our mission to disrupt and dismantle these criminal networks, deploying significant resources to combat this issue. In 2024, we have achieved unprecedented success, with record-breaking investigations, arrests, and charges related to violent crimes. I want to extend my deepest appreciation to all our officers for their relentless dedication and exceptional work in this investigation,” said Peel regional Police Chief Nishan Duraiappah.
The following have been arrested and charged:
Navdeep Nagra, a 20-year-old man from Brampton, is charged with:
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm (11 counts)
- Possession of a loaded firearm (8 counts)
- Possession of a prohibited device (84 counts)
- Fail to comply with release order (2 counts)
Navdeep was on release order for weapon-related offences at time of his arrest.
Ravneet Nagra, a 22-year-old man from Brampton, is charged with:
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Possession of a loaded firearm
- Possession of a prohibited device
Ranveer Araich, a 20-year-old man from Brampton, is charged with:
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm (9 counts)
- Possession of a loaded firearm (6 counts)
- Possession of a prohibited device (30 counts)
- Possession proceeds of crime
Pavneet Nahal, a 21-year-old man from Brampton, is charged with:
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking
- Fail to comply with release order
Pavneet was on release order for drug-related offences at time of his arrest.
They were all held for bail hearings and appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton.
Narinder Nagra, a 61-year-old woman from Brampton, is charged with:
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Possession of a loaded firearm
- Possession of a prohibited device
Narinder Nagra was released on conditions and will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton at a later date.
Anyone with information about this matter can 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.
