Peel Police Seize Record 71 Firearms and $1M in Drugs
Since Sept 2023 Peel Regional Police has been investigating a group trafficking illegal firearms from the United States and distributing them across the Greater Toronto Area. The investigation has resulted in the largest seizure of illegal firearms in the service’s history. 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.
X-Ray Scanner Deployed to Combat Auto Theft
The federal government and Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc announced the deployment of a container scanner in the Greater
Toronto Area (GTA). This tool will significantly aid in our ongoing efforts to combat the scourge
of auto thefts in Brampton.
U.S. Homeland Security Shows Mayor Brown How They Block Auto Theft Exports
Mayor Patrick Brown and Deputy Chief Nick Milinovich were hosted by U.S. Homeland Security to showcase their investigative, technological and co-operational strategies in detecting auto theft at Port Newark in New Jersey. This port is the busiest on the U.S. East Coast and also has the highest auto theft recovery rate in the U.S. (Media: […]
Mayor Brown Meets with Prime Minister Trudeau
Today, I met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to actively pursue solutions for two important issues
for the people of Brampton: combating auto thefts and advancing the construction of the Light Rail
Transit (LRT) into Downtown Brampton. We reaffirmed our commitment to a continued partnership between the Government of Canada and
the City of Brampton, focusing on tangible solutions to our pressing challenges.
Deputy Chief of Peel Police Marc Andrews Awarded Key to the City
Peel Police Deputy Police Chief Marc Andrews was awarded the Key to the City by Mayor Brown at the Rose Theatre on Tuesday Feb 27, 20204.
Mayor Brown to advance Peel Police solutions at National Summit on Combatting Auto Theft
Regional Council unanimously supported Mayor Brown’s motion to advise federal government to conduct more screening at our ports and enact tougher penalties to deter auto theft.
Peel Region’s Exceptional Employees and the Challenges Ahead
Peel Region faces significant infrastructure challenges, with an $11.1 billion shortfall in servicing. This affects housing and economic development projects. We must commitment to collaboration and finding solutions as we prepare for dissolution.
Peel Police Auto-Theft Unit Doubles
Mayor Brown says that doubling the number of Police Officers in the Auto-Theft Unit shows our local commitment to solving a national problem with other levels of government, the CBSA and auto manufacturers.
Mayor Visits 2023 Autoshow to Advocate For Collaboration on Auto-Theft
Just like the industry did in 2007, we need to deal with the technology that organized crime is using to exploit what is a very valuable asset.
Mayor Calls for Federal Recall to Put Brakes on Auto Theft
Relay attacks can be prevented and remedied with simple fixes. But car companies have refused to voluntarily recall their cars. It’s time for the federal government to step in and say enough is enough.