A 61-year-old Brampton mom and her two sons are among five people facing 160 charges in a Peel Regional Police investigation into gun and drug dealing.
As per a media brief by the Peel Regional Police, the accused include Brampton residents Narinder Kaur Nagra, 61, and her two sons, Navdeep Nagra, 20, and Ravneet Nagra 22, along with Ranveer Araich, 20, and Pavneet Nahal, 21. They face about 160 violation charges.
Between July and September 2024, 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 conducted five residential search warrants in the GTA resulting in arrest of the five accused with nearly 160 charges laid and recovery of 11 firearms, 32 prohibited magazines, over 900 rounds of ammunition, 53 Glock selector switches and a quantity of drugs.
“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 Chief Nishan Duraiappah.
The police informed that 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 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.
