NewzTORONTO - The Department of National Defence says two members of the Canadian Armed Forces were arrested by Toronto police on charges related to organized crime, kidnapping and firearms theft. 'They remain members of the CAF pending the outcome of an administrative review': Department of National Defence The members from a regiment in the Moss Park Armoury were arrested and charged by Toronto police on August 11.
The Department of National Defence (DND) confirms with CityNews that two Canadian Armed Forces members have been arrested by Toronto police on charges related to organized crime, kidnapping, and the theft of firearms and weapons. The suspects, Sachintha Fernando and James Moreau, are current members of the 7th Toronto Regiment, based at Moss Park Armoury in Toronto, the DND said. The DND says Fernando enrolled in the Canadian Army as a Reservist in January 2020 and has not deployed on a Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) operation.
Moreau enrolled in the Canadian Army as a Reservist in March 2018 and deployed on Operation LASER in 2020. “Following their arrests, both individuals were removed from military duties and their access to CAF equipment, facilities, and bases was restricted,” the DND statement adds. An administrative review is a formal process used to assess matters that may affect a member’s continued service while providing procedural fairness.” CityNews has reached out to Toronto police for comment and is awaiting a response.
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