ONTARIO’S Peel Regional Police’s investigators from the 11 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau have charged two men from Brantford with kidnapping and weapon offences.

On Tuesday, August 23, the victim was driving his vehicle in the area of Dixie Road and Dundas Street in Mississauga when he was intentionally rear-ended by the suspects vehicle.

When the victim attempted to exchange information with the other parties involved, one of the suspects brandished a firearm. The suspects then forced the victim into their vehicle. The victim was then transported to a warehouse in the area of Eglington Avenue and Ridgeway Drive Mississauga, where the victim was assaulted.

The victim was able to make his way to 11 Division Peel Police to report the incident. The victim sought medical attention at a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

The 11 Division Criminal Investigations Bureau initiated an extensive investigation into the details surrounding the kidnapping.

On Sunday, November 5, while making an arrest, investigators located a 12 gauge shotgun at a residence in the City of Brantford. As a result, a second male was identified, arrested, and charged.

Raza-Syed Jafri, a 24-year-old man from the City of Brantford, was arrested and charged with kidnapping with firearm to hold for ransom, and conspiracy to commit indictable offence.

Aziz Syed, a 32-year-old man from the City of Brantford, was arrested and charged with careless storage of firearm, and knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm.

Both men were held for a bail hearing and attended the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton.

This incident is believed to be isolated and there is no risk to public safety.

Anyone with any information about this incident can contact investigators at the 11 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau at 905-453–2121, extension 1133. Information may also be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visiting peelcrimestoppers.ca.