Peel Regional Police Seizes the Largest Number of Illegal Firearms in its history

The Voice of Canada – An investigation into the criminal activities of a local street gang revealed ties to individuals involved in firearms trafficking.  Peel Regional Police uncovered a firearm trafficking network and the investigation was elevated to a Joint Forces Project, dubbed “Project Chrome”. The investigation has resulted in the largest seizure of illegal firearms in the service’s history.

Since September 2023, the Specialized Enforcement Bureau has been investigating a group of individuals trafficking illegal firearms from the United States and distributing them across the Greater Toronto Area.

Ten individuals have been arrested and charged with 185 Criminal Code Offences. Over 70 illegal firearms, large amounts of ammunition, and illicit narcotics have been seized as part of the investigation.

“This type of criminality poses great risk to the safety and well-being of everyone, and too often has had tragic implications in our communities. We are proud of the investigative work that has made this project a great success and removed dozens of illegal firearms and drugs from our streets. Peel Regional Police will continue working with law enforcement partners to find, arrest, and charge those compromising our safety and security,” said Chief Nishan Duraiappah, Peel Regional Police.

The successful completion of this Joint Forces investigation was made possible through assistance from the Criminal Intelligence Service Ontario (CISO), funded by the Ontario Government and Ministry of the Solicitor General. The investigation was in partnership with the Ontario Provincial Police, Toronto Police Service, York Regional Police, Halton Regional Police, Durham Regional Police, and Canada Border Services Agency. Investigators liaised with the United States Homeland Security Investigations Border Enforcement Task Force – Detroit, and the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) Detroit Field Division. Further assistance was provided by the London Police Service and Hamilton Police Service.

Project Chrome results:

• 10 individuals arrested
• 185 Criminal Offence charges laid
• 71 firearms 67 handguns and four rifles seized
• Approximately 180 rounds of ammunition and several prohibited extended magazines seized
• 5.5 kilograms of Cocaine seized
• 1.5 kilograms Fentanyl seized
• A quantity of Crack Cocaine and Xanex pills seized

The estimated street value of the drugs seized is over $1,000,000.00.

The following individuals have been arrested and charged: 

Orlando Thomas, 38-year-old from Brampton was arrested and charged with the following offences:

• Firearms Trafficking (X15)
• Possession of a Firearm Without Being the Holder of a Licence (X38)
• Possession of a Prohibited Device (X28)
• Possession of a Loaded Prohibited Firearm (X9)

Conrad Mullings, a 53-year-old from Toronto was charged with the following offences:

• Firearms Trafficking (X5)
• Possession of a Firearm Without Being the Holder of a Licence (X11)
• Possession of a Prohibited Device (X7)
• Possession of a Firearm Contrary to Prohibition Order (X6)
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (X3)
• Possession of Property Obtained By Crime
• Trafficking a Controlled Substance

Hamisi Stanley, a 44-year-old from London was arrested and charged with the following offences:

• Firearms Trafficking (X3)
• Possession of a Firearm Without Being the Holder of a Licence (X10)
• Possession of a Prohibited Device (X6)
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking

Kevin Dias, a 45-year-old from Hamilton was arrested and charged with the following offences:

• Firearms Trafficking (X2)
• Possession of a Firearm Without Being the Holder of a Licence (X6)
• Possession of a Prohibited Device (X5)
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (X2)

Jordan Richards, a 30-year-old from Thornhill was arrested and charged with the following offences:

• Firearms Trafficking
• Possession of a Firearm Without Being the Holder of a Licence (X2)
• Possession of a Prohibited Device

Omar Ranger, a 45-year-old from Toronto was arrested and charged with the following offences:

• Firearms Trafficking (X2)
• Possession of a Firearm Without Being the Holder of a Licence (X5)
• Possession of a Prohibited Device (X5)
• Careless Storage of a Firearm (X2)

Shelldon Stewart, a 41-year-old from Leamington is arrested and charged with the following offences:

• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (X4)
• Possession of Proceeds of Crime

All were all held for bail hearings and attended the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton.

Adam Kerr, a 34-year-old from Toronto was arrested and charged with the following offences:

• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking

Garfield Morrison, a 53-year-old from Vaughan was arrested and chrged with the following offences:

• Conspiracy to Commit the Indictable Offence of Trafficking CDSA

Michael Bell, a 59-year-old from Mississauga was arrested and charged with the following offences:

• Firearms Trafficking

They were released on conditions and will attend the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.