The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS), in partnership with the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) and with assistance from the Toronto Police Service (TPS) has dismantled a large-scale liquor trafficking operation responsible for distributing more than $1.3 million in stolen alcohol across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).

In July 2025, the HRPS, in partnership with the LCBO Resource Protection Unit and the TPS 23 Division Retail Crime Unit, launched a joint investigation into an organized group believed to be purchasing and re-selling liquor stolen from LCBO locations throughout the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).

Over the course of the four-month investigation, police and LCBO investigators identified several individuals involved in trafficking the stolen liquor and linked them to ten (10) separate organized theft groups. These groups are alleged to have supplied the trafficking operation with stolen liquor valued at more than $1,300,000. Most of the stolen liquor was sold from the accused’s residence or delivered directly to buyers across the GTA.

On November 20, 2025, members of the HRPS and the TPS executed search warrants at a residence in North York. Investigators seized approximately $120,000 in currency, a 2018 Toyota Corolla, a 2021 Toyota RAV4, a 2005 Chevrolet Corvette, and 126 bottles of whiskey (see attached photo).

The following individuals associated with this property-trafficking operation were arrested and charged with the following offences:

Parminder Sidhu (male 52), of North York
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
• Possession of Proceeds of Crime Over $5000
• Trafficking in Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
• Participate in a Criminal Organization

Rajinder Sidhu (female 56), of North York
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
• Possession of Proceeds of Crime Over $5000
• Trafficking in Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
• Participate in a Criminal Organization

Navdeep Sidhu (male 25), of North York
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
• Possession of Proceeds of Crime Over $5000
• Trafficking in Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
• Participate in a Criminal Organization

All accused were released from custody pending a court appearance in Toronto.

The HRPS emphasizes that retail theft is not a victimless crime. The rise in organized retail crime continues to pose significant risks to both employees and customers.

“Our community deserves to shop and work in safe environments,” said Raf Skwarka, Inspector of HRPS Investigative Services. “The individuals involved in this operation showed a deliberate disregard for the law and for the safety of others. Thanks to the collaborative efforts in this investigation, the accused have been brought to justice.  We will continue to prioritize public safety by targeting organized retail crime.”

The HRPS remains committed to investigating retail theft and strengthening partnerships with retailers to combat organized crime. This investigation’s success is attributed to the strong collaboration between the HRPS, LCBO, and policing partners.

 “We are committed to creating safer experiences in our stores through a combination of prevention, education, and investigation,” says John Summers, Chief Retail Officer, LCBO. “Our collaboration with police services proves that just because someone walks out with a bottle doesn’t mean they got away with the crime.”

Anyone with information regarding the illegal sale of stolen goods is encouraged to contact the HRPS Retail Crime Unit at 905-825-4747.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers: “See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.

Media Inquiries:

Halton Regional Police Service
Media Relations
905-825-4899
Email: corpcomm@haltonpolice.ca

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