10 arrested in Peel police’s largest-ever seizure of illegal firearms

Peel Regional Police announced their largest-ever illegal gun seizure on Wednesday, with 10 people facing charges and the recovery of 71 firearms.

Police Chief Nishan Duraiappah was joined by Deputy Chief Nick Milinovich, Detective Sergeant Earl Scott and Nando Iannicca, Chair of the Peel Police Service Board at the Peel Regional Police headquarters in Mississauga.

Peel Regional Police detailed “Project Chrome” as a significant firearms investigation and the force’s largest-ever seizure of illegal guns.

Det. Sgt. Scott said since September 2023, investigators have been investigating a group of individuals trafficking illegal firearms from the U.S. and distributing them across the GTA.

In June 2024, multiple search warrants were carried out, including some in Detroit, MI.

“To date, 10 individuals were arrested and face 185 criminal charges,” said Det. Sgt. Scott. “We believe the firearms seized in the investigation were to be used in carjackings, shootings and other acts of violence.”

Among those charged are men from Brampton, Vaughan, Mississauga and Toronto. In all, 71 firearms were seized, including 67 handguns and some assault-style rifles.

“This is what police work is about, and this is what we do at Peel incredibly well,” said Duraiappah.

Suspects arrested include:

• Orlando Thomas, a 38-year-old from Brampton
• Conrad Mullings, a 53-year-old from Toronto
• Hamisi Stanley, a 44-year-old from London, Ont.
• Kevin Dias, a 45-year-old from Hamilton
• Jordan Richards, a 30-year-old from Thornhill
• Omar Ranger, a 45-year-old from Toronto
• Shelldon Stewart, a 41-year-old from Leamington, Ont.
• Adam Kerr, a 34-year-old from Toronto
• Garfield Morrison, a 53-year-old from Vaughan
• Michael Bell, a 59-year-old from Mississauga

In addition to the illegal firearms seized during the investigation, police also recovered approximately 180 rounds of ammunition, over 5 kilograms of cocaine, 1.5 kilograms of fentanyl, crack cocaine and Xanax pills.

“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,” added Duraiappah.

“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.”