Peel Regional Police say they have dismantled a violent criminal network behind a string of carjackings and high-end vehicle thefts across the Greater Toronto Area, announcing 10 arrests and 128 charges in what investigators called an eight-month probe dubbed Project High Guard.
According to Global News, the investigation began in March 2026 and focused on 21 incidents of violent carjackings and luxury vehicle thefts that occurred between June 2025 and April 2026 in Mississauga, Brampton and Toronto. Police allege the suspects used knives and firearms to threaten victims, and in some cases victims were physically assaulted and suffered serious injuries. Chief Nishan Duraiappah said investigators worked up the chain to identify not only those who carried out the robberies but also the people alleged to have directed and profited from them.
Police recovered 15 stolen vehicles worth about $1.4 million, along with four illegal firearms, ammunition and magazines, CP24 reports. One recovered vehicle was found at the Port of Montreal, allegedly destined for export outside Canada. Det. Sgt. Earl Scott told reporters the network recruited younger offenders to carry out the crimes, and the 21 incidents affected roughly 40 victims, including passengers present during the attacks.
The accused include eight adults from Caledon, Halton Hills, Oakville, Mississauga and Brampton, plus two 17-year-olds who cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, according to the Toronto Sun. Charges include robbery, conspiracy, aggravated assault, possession of stolen property and participation in a criminal organization. All ten remain before the courts, and police say the investigation is continuing.
Police noted all ten accused are Canadian residents, and two were already known to police and face additional charges of breaching court conditions, according to the Toronto Sun. One 17-year-old faces a striking count of recruitment of members by a criminal group, among a truckload of charges. Detectives say the investigation remains open and further arrests are possible as they continue to trace the network's reach.