AI Generated Summary
- Singh now faces multiple charges related to firearms, including illegal possession of a prohibited weapon, carrying a firearm in a motor vehicle, and possessing a gun without the required licence.
- Police credited the BOLO (Be On the Look Out) Program for playing a key role in the arrest.
- He has a history of violent offences and had been classified as a high-risk individual by the Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement Squad.
Toronto police have apprehended a 24-year-old city resident who had been named among Canada’s most sought-after fugitives, following a targeted operation late Friday evening.
Nicholas Singh was taken into custody near the intersection of Bathurst Street and Dupont Street, where officers located him seated inside a vehicle. Authorities confirmed the arrest was carried out without incident or resistance.
During a subsequent search of the car, police discovered a loaded handgun equipped with an extended magazine, along with additional ammunition. The firearm’s serial number had been deliberately removed, raising further concerns about its origin and intended use.
Singh now faces multiple charges related to firearms, including illegal possession of a prohibited weapon, carrying a firearm in a motor vehicle, and possessing a gun without the required licence. He was brought before a Toronto court on Saturday for an initial appearance.
Police credited the BOLO (Be On the Look Out) Program for playing a key role in the arrest. The nationwide initiative highlights the country’s 25 most-wanted individuals through media campaigns and public alerts in an effort to generate tips and assist law enforcement. Officials say the program has proven effective in tracking down high-risk offenders across Canada.
Singh had previously drawn national attention after being sought for breaching parole conditions. He has a history of violent offences and had been classified as a high-risk individual by the Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement Squad. Authorities confirmed that information from the public helped lead investigators to his location, enabling the successful arrest and removal of another wanted suspect from the community.
Police continue to urge members of the public to remain vigilant and report any information that may help in locating individuals considered dangerous or unlawfully at large.
