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Toma QASHA Arrested After Massive Raid

(WOODBRIDGE, ON) – An individual is facing charges following the execution of four search warrants in the Greater Toronto Area.

In late 2024, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Auto Theft and Towing (PATT) Team began an investigation into individuals allegedly involved in auto theft and the export of stolen vehicles.

On Thursday, October 16, 2025, four search warrants were executed in Toronto, Vaughan, Woodbridge and Etobicoke by members from:

  • OPP PATT Team
  • OPP Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau
  • OPP Community Street Crime Units
  • OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit
  • OPP Emergency Response Team
  • OPP Aviation Unit
  • OPP Provincial Asset Forfeiture Unit
  • Mississauga OPP Detachment
  • Canada Border Services Agency
  • York Regional Police (YRP)

As a result of the execution of search warrants, officers seized the following items:

  • Key programmers
  • Approximately $30,000 CAD
  • A re-VINned vehicle
  • Two vehicles as offence-related property
  • Various Ontario licence plates

As a result, Toma QASHA, age 27 of North York, has been charged with the following Criminal Code (CC) offences:

  • Trafficking in property obtained by crime over $5,000, s. 355.2 CC
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, s. 354(1)(a) CC
  • Conspiracy to traffic motor vehicles, s. 465 CC
  • Theft of motor vehicle, s. 333.1 CC

The accused was remanded into custody and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Newmarket at a later date.

During the execution of the search warrants, two individuals fled from police. Arrest warrants have been issued.

Anyone with any information in relation to auto theft activity should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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5 Arrested After Kidnapped Man Found Bound & Beaten

(ORILLIA, ON) – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a suspicious activity on Colborne Street East.

On September 27, 2025, at approximately 9:11 p.m., officers responded to reports of a suspicious vehicle and persons wearing masks near an abandoned building on Colborne Street East in the City of Orillia. Upon arrival, officers observed a U-Haul van parked directly in front of the address provided. Given information provided in the call and concern for possible injuries, officers entered the building to ensure no one inside required immediate help.

Once inside the building, officers located an adult male who was conscious but bound and suffering from serious injuries. He was immediately transported to a local hospital for medical treatment.

With assistance from the OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), Tactical Rescue Unit (TRU), Canine Unit (K9), Aviation Services, and the Orillia Crime Unit, officers located and arrested five individuals inside the building.

As a result of the investigation, Surjit Singh BAINS, 62-years-old of Woodbridge, was charged with:

·      Break, enter a place – commit indictable offence

·      Kidnapping

·      Forcible confinement – two counts

Additionally, Gergy Anthony GORBURN, 51-years-old of Toronto, was charged with

·      Break, enter a place – commit indictable offence

·      Kidnapping

·      Forcible confinement – two counts

Additionally, Manraj MANN, 31-years-old of Brampton, was charged with

·      Break, enter a place – commit indictable offence

·      Kidnapping

·      Forcible confinement – two counts

Additionally, Dwayne MENNANT, 41-years-old of Brampton, was charged with

·      Break, enter a place – commit indictable offence

·      Kidnapping

·      Forcible confinement – two counts

Additionally, Baltej SANDHU, 30-years-old of Brampton, was charged with

·      Break, enter a place – commit indictable offence

·      Kidnapping

·      Forcible confinement – two counts

There is no threat to public safety at this time, and the investigation remains ongoing.  

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Orillia OPP at 1-888-310-1122, referencing occurrence #E251318069. To remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or visit www.crimestopperssdm.com.