Punjabi Youth Accused of Street Racing in Mississauga and North York, Arrested After Three-Month Probe

Punjabi Youth Accused of Street Racing in Mississauga and North York, Arrested After Three-Month Probe

A 24-year-old Punjabi-origin man has been arrested by Peel Regional Police in Canada for his alleged involvement in illegal street racing incidents. The accused, a resident of Brampton, is suspected of being involved in three separate incidents reported in Mississauga and North York.
 

According to police, the accused has been identified as Tarman Toor. He was allegedly driving a red BMW M3 without a number plate. Police also said that he wore a ski mask to conceal his identity while participating in the street races.
 

Three Street Racing Incidents Reported
 

Peel Regional Police said the first incident was reported on August 30 at around 1 am, when the vehicle was allegedly spotted street racing near Explorer Drive and Satellite Drive in Mississauga.
 

On September 26, investigators reportedly spotted the same vehicle involved in street racing at two different locations.
 

The first incident took place near Meadowpine Boulevard in Mississauga. During the incident, the driver allegedly ignored a red traffic signal while travelling on Highway 401. The vehicle was later spotted in the North York area as well.
 

Arrest Made After Three-Month Investigation
 

After an investigation lasting nearly three months, police managed to identify and locate the accused, Tarman Toor.
 

On October 28, officers obtained a search warrant and conducted a raid at his residence in Brampton, where he was subsequently arrested.
 

The accused is facing charges related to dangerous driving, concealing his identity and illegal street racing.
 

Police said Tarman Toor is expected to appear in court in the coming days.
 

Police Warn Against Dangerous Street Racing
 

Deputy Chief Mark Andrews said public safety on roads remains a top priority for the police.
 

He stressed that illegal street racing poses a direct threat to the lives of other road users. Andrews also praised the police team for its efforts in identifying and apprehending individuals whose actions put public safety at risk.