AS part of an ongoing investigation into an organized crime group known as “For Brothers,” Ontario’s Peel Regional Police Extortion Task Force has charged a male in connection with two violent incidents in Brampton, following assistance and an arrest by the Edmonton Police Service (EPS).
On April 21, at approximately 2:50 a.m., a business in Brampton was targeted in a shooting. The suspect fled the scene in a silver Honda Civic. Investigators subsequently recovered 14 shell casings at the scene.
On May 6, at approximately, 8 p.m., a man was exiting his residence when he was approached by an unknown individual. The accused allegedly pointed a firearm at the victim; however, the weapon malfunctioned. The victim was able to escape without injury. The suspect was last seen fleeing in a grey Acura Integra.
On June 23, EPS officers arrested the suspect, 22-year-old Safaldeep Singh following a traffic stop , during which, a quantity of drugs and a loaded illegal firearm were found. He was charged with firearms and drug-related offences. In collaboration with Peel Regional Police, arrangements were made for his return to Ontario on June 26, where he now faces the following additional charges:
* Extortion
* Conspiracy to commit murder
He was denied bail and has been remanded into custody.
Anyone with information on these incidents is asked to contact investigators with the Major Project Team at 905-453-2121 ext. 8807.
“Organized crime operates without regard for jurisdictional boundaries, and our response must be the same. Extortion has a serious impact on victims and communities, and we are committed to addressing this harm through targeted enforcement and strong partnerships across the country. We are sending a clear message that those who threaten the safety of our communities will be pursued and brought to justice. We extend our appreciation to the Edmonton Police Service for their assistance in this investigation,” said Peel regional Police Deputy Chief Nick Milinovich.
“We’ve been investigating extortion networks and their multi-jurisdictional linkages in Canada for some time now, and we have established a coordinated approach with a focus on effective intelligence collection, sharing, and enforcement action across provinces. In this investigation, we’re especially grateful to Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Peel Regional Police for their close collaboration, which led to Singh’s arrest and the connection to violent occurrences on the other side of the country,” said Staff-Sgt. Eric Stewart, Investigations Branch of Edmonton Police Service.
