Toronto soldiers arrested on kidnapping, gun, organized crime charges
Two Canadian reservists from the 7th Toronto Regiment have been arrested and charged with kidnapping, weapons theft, and organized crime. The Department of National Defence has suspended both individuals from military duties and restricted their access to military facilities.
Why it matters
The involvement of active military personnel in serious criminal activities raises concerns regarding internal security and the vetting processes within the Canadian Armed Forces.
Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Toronto soldiers arrested on kidnapping, weapons theft and organized crime charges 'Following their arrests, both individuals were removed from military duties and their access to CAF equipment, facilities, and bases was restricted,' said a DND spokesperson
Join the conversation The 7th Toronto Regiment - Royal Canadian Artillery - fire off a 21-gun salute at Canada Day celebrations at Queen's Park in Toronto on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Photo by Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia Article content Two Toronto soldiers have been removed from their military duties and blocked from using their base or army equipment since they were arrested this past August on charges related to organized crime, kidnapping and theft of guns and weapons, the Department of National Defence confirmed late Friday.
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