Eight Sikh Men Arrested in Brampton, Canada, on Weapons Charges

Canadian police have arrested eight Sikh men between the ages of 19 and 26 in Brampton, charging them in connection with the possession of loaded, prohibited, or restricted firearms. The arrests followed reports of shots fired in the area, with officers seizing a 9mm Beretta firearm from the residence after executing a Criminal Code Search Warrant.

Charges include possession of a loaded, prohibited, or restricted firearm and careless storage of firearms. Local media reports suggest the individuals may be linked to a drug and illegal weapons cartel. The incident occurred amid heightened attention to Sikh-related issues in Canada, including a recent diplomatic dispute with India.