BREAKING NEWS
YORK REGIONAL POLICE MADE THE FOLLOWING NEWS RELEASE TODAY (April 29, 2026).
On April 15, 2026, investigators from the York Regional Police Auto Cargo Theft Unit (ACTU) were in the area of McLaughlin Road and Highway 401 in Mississauga when they located a stolen trailer. It had been reported stolen from the Niagara Region and contained over $2 million worth of cannabis products (likely destined for dispensaries).
During the investigation, police arrested five men. A search of the individuals turned up two illegal firearms. The trailer and its contents were recovered, along with the guns.
Police released the mugshots attached because they believe there may be additional victims and are asking for more information. 
All five suspects face multiple charges, including:
• Theft over $5,000 (motor vehicle)
• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
• Trafficking in stolen property
• Various firearms offences (e.g., unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession while prohibited)
The men and their details are:
• Jaiskavan Malhi, 23, of Brampton
• Sarbjeet Singh, 32, of Brampton
• Manveer Singh, 21, of Brampton
• Karan Kumar, 25, of Hamilton
• Dilkhab Singh, 21, of Brampton
They are collectively facing more than 30 charges. 
The official police news release and all the news articles from today only state that the five men were arrested, charged, and placed under arrest on April 15. They do not mention any bail hearings, releases, or ongoing custody status.
In Canada (Ontario), after an arrest on serious charges like these—especially involving a large quantity of stolen goods and illegal firearms—suspects are typically brought before a justice of the peace for a bail hearing within 24 hours. Firearms charges often make release more difficult, but it depends on the specifics (criminal records, flight risk, etc.).
As of the latest reports, there is no public information confirming whether they have been granted bail and released or remain in custody. Court records for bail decisions are not always immediately public, and police press releases usually don’t detail post-charge custody status unless it’s noteworthy.
• They were arrested on April 15 and formally charged.
• The case is extremely fresh (announced today), so updates on bail/custody may appear in the coming days via court proceedings or follow-up news.
• Police are still investigating and seeking information from the public.
No official information has been released by York Regional Police or in mainstream news reports confirming the citizenship status of the five men.
What is publicly known:
• All five are long-term residents of Ontario, specifically:
• Four from Brampton (Jaiskavan Malhi, 23; Sarbjeet Singh, 32; Manveer Singh, 21; Dilkhab/Dilkhap Singh, 21).
• One from Hamilton (Karan Kumar, 25).
They do have distinctly Punjabi/South Asian names and appearances, which is very common in the Brampton area which is one of Canada’s largest Punjabi/Sikh diaspora communities.
Police press releases, CTV News, Global News, and other local coverage only list their names, ages, and cities of residence. They do not mention immigration status, citizenship, deportation proceedings, or whether any are foreign nationals.

In Canadian criminal cases, police and prosecutors typically do not publicly disclose citizenship or immigration status at the charging stage unless it is directly relevant to the investigation (e.g., if someone is wanted for deportation or there is an international angle).
Firearms and major theft charges are handled in the regular criminal justice system regardless of citizenship.
No confirmed information is available right now on whether they are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or temporary residents/visa holders.
If any are non-citizens convicted of serious offences (especially firearms-related), they should face immigration consequences later, including potential deportation after serving sentences. But that process happens separately from the criminal charges.
More details could emerge during court proceedings, but citizenship is rarely highlighted unless it becomes a factor in bail, sentencing, or immigration proceedings. — Dave Farrell
