The Toronto Police Service (TPS) confirms that one of its officers has been charged with multiple firearm-related offences after a Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) investigation.
In a release, the CBSA alleges Nasser Gholami, 47, of Brampton, was the intended recipient of a parcel from the United States that contained two firearm suppressors.
The parcel was intercepted by border services officers at a facility in Mississauga on July 23, 2026, the release adds.
Gholami was identified as a suspect, and the CBSA says officers executed a search warrant at his home on September 24, 2026. During that raid they allegedly seized three non-restricted firearms, one prohibited suppressor which was attached to one of the guns, as well as digital devices and ammunition.
Gholami was arrested and charged by the CBSA with:
- One count of smuggling prohibited devices (suppressors)
- One count of importing prohibited devices while knowing unauthorized (suppressors)
- One count of possession of a prohibited device knowing he was not the holder of a licence under which he may possess it
- One count of unsafe display of a non-restricted firearm
He’s set to appear in court in Brampton on November 5, 2026.
CityNews reached out to the TPS, which confirmed that Gholami is a constable with seven years service.
“He is currently suspended with pay and has been served notice that the Chief intends to suspend him without pay following the mandated 60-day period under the Community Safety and Policing Act,” a police spokesperson said.
“Our understanding is that the charges laid by the CBSA are unrelated to his duties as a Toronto Police officer.”
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