The Toronto Police Service (TPS) has confirmed that one of its officers, 47-year-old Nasser Gholami from Brampton, has been charged with several firearm-related offenses following an investigation conducted by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).

According to a media release by the CBSA, Gholami was reportedly the intended recipient of a parcel arriving from the United States that contained two firearm suppressors. This parcel was intercepted by border services officers at a facility located in Mississauga on July 23, 2026. The interception set off a subsequent investigation that identified Gholami as a suspect.

On September 24, 2026, a search warrant was executed at Gholami's residence, leading to the seizure of several items. During the raid, authorities reportedly confiscated three non-restricted firearms, one prohibited suppressor attached to one of the firearms, as well as various digital devices and ammunition.

Following the search and the evidence gathered, Gholami was arrested and subsequently charged by the CBSA with multiple offenses. The charges imposed on him include:

• One count of smuggling prohibited devices (suppressors)
• One count of importing prohibited devices while knowing they are unauthorized (suppressors)
• One count of possession of a prohibited device knowing he was not the holder of a license permitting such possession
• One count of unsafe display of a non-restricted firearm

Gholami is scheduled to appear in court in Brampton on November 5, 2026, to address these charges. In the meantime, CityNews reached out to the TPS for a statement regarding Gholami’s status within the police force. The TPS confirmed that Gholami has been serving as a constable for seven years.

The TPS further stated that Gholami is currently suspended with pay. However, he has been notified that a suspension without pay will be initiated following the mandated 60-day period as established under the Community Safety and Policing Act. According to a spokesperson for the TPS, it is understood that the charges laid by the CBSA are not related to Gholami's duties as a Toronto Police officer.