On September 1, 2025, Toronto police apprehended a 26-year-old man from Mississauga as part of an ongoing firearm investigation. The arrest was made by the Integrated Gun and Gang Task Force, which initiated the investigation over suspicions that the individual was in possession of a firearm.
Police executed a search warrant at a residential property located in Mississauga, where they reportedly discovered a loaded semi-automatic handgun, narcotics, a loaded magazine, and a sum of Canadian currency. This search revealed multiple illegal items, leading to significant charges against the suspect.
The arrested individual, identified as Rahman Karatu, now faces multiple serious charges, highlighting the severity of the situation. The charges against Karatu include:
- Possession of a loaded firearm,
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm,
- Possession of a firearm knowing that possession is unauthorized,
- Possession of a prohibited device knowing its possession is unauthorized,
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle,
- Possession of a firearm obtained by crime,
- Careless storage of a firearm,
- Carrying a concealed weapon,
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking,
- Possession of proceeds of crime under $5,000,
- Three counts of possession of a prohibited device while prohibited,
- Possession of a prohibited device knowing its possession is unauthorized, and
- Possession of proceeds of crime over $5,000.
The multitude of charges reflects not only the illegal possession of firearms but also potential drug trafficking and financial crimes. These findings are taken very seriously by law enforcement, especially in light of ongoing concerns regarding gun violence and drug-related crimes in urban areas.
Karatu was scheduled to make an appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice, where he will face the ramifications of these serious allegations. The police are urging the public to remain vigilant and report suspected illegal firearms possession or trafficking activities.
This incident underscores the challenges that authorities face in combating gun violence and organized crime within communities. The Integrated Gun and Gang Task Force continues to focus on curbing such activities through investigations, arrests, and community engagement.
