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Charges laid in connection to arsons in Adjala-Tosorontio following GTA search warrants
January 9, 2026 · 0 Comments
Nottawasaga Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers executed six search warrants in Mississauga, Brampton, Toronto and Tottenham resulting in the arrest of six individuals.
The investigation began in the fall of 2024 after multiple unoccupied homes in new subdivisions in Adjala-Tosorontio were set on fire.
On Dec. 16, 2025, at approximately 6 a.m., officers executed several search warrants at residences across the region. The operation was part of an ongoing investigation led by members of the Nottawasaga Detachment Major Crime Unit, with assistance from the Caledon Detachment Major Crime Unit, Central Region’s Regional Support Team, the Highway Safety Division’s Toronto and 407 Detachments as well as OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT).
As a result of the investigation, six individuals were arrested:
• Wisam Fareed Anton DIBO, 32 years old, of Etobicoke
• Rafid BAQDR, 28 years old, of Toronto
• Yokhanna BUTRUS, 27 years old, of Etobicoke
• Allen YOUSIF, 28 years old, of Mississauga
• Napleon UOAIL, 27 years old, of Etobicoke
• Liyon Nazar SITRAK, 21 years old, of Etobicoke
The accused individuals have all been charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with:
• Conspiracy to Commit an Indictable Offence, S. 465(1)(c)
• Arson, S. 434
The accused individuals are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bradford on Jan. 22, 2026.
None of the listed charged have been proven in court.
There is no threat to public safety at this time, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Nottawasaga OPP at 1-888-310-1122, or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at https://www.crimestopperssdm.com.
Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court.
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