Firearm Seized During Traffic Stop in Oshawa

Four males are facing firearm charges after a traffic stop in Oshawa.

On Thursday, August 21, 2025, at approximately 1:30 a.m., officers from Central East Division conducted a traffic stop while on proactive patrol in the area of Albany Street and Simcoe Street South. Officers detected a strong odour of cannabis from the vehicle and conducted a search. During the search, officers located a loaded firearm. Four male suspects were arrested without incident.

Edward BRANNAN, age 42 of Oshawa is facing several charges including: Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in a Vehicle; Possess Loaded Regulated Firearm; Careless Storage of Firearm; Contravention of Storage Regulations; Possession of Controlled Substance for Purpose of Trafficking; Drive Vehicle with Cannabis Readily Available.

Malik DIABY, age 23 of Whitby is facing several charges including: Possess Prohibited or Restricted Firearm Knowingly Not Holding a Licence; Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in a Vehicle; Possess Loaded Regulated Firearm; Careless Storage of Firearm; Contravention of Storage Regulations; Possession of Controlled Substance for Purpose of Trafficking x2 and Possession of Firearm While Prohibited x2

Geethan THIRUVARULSELVAN, age 20 of Ajax is facing several charges including: Possess Prohibited or Restricted Firearm Knowingly Not Holding a Licence; Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in a vehicle; Possess Loaded Regulated Firearm; Careless Storage of Firearm; Contravention of Storage Regulations and  Possession of Controlled Substance for Purposes of Trafficking x3

Cyeth ALLEN, age 21 of no fixed address is facing several charges including: Possess Prohibited or Restricted Firearm Knowingly Not Holding a Licence; Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in a Vehicle; Possess Loaded Regulated Firearm; Careless Storage of Firearm; Contravention of Storage Regulations and Possession of Controlled Substance for Purposes of Trafficking x2

All accused were held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with any new information is asked to contact Cst. Moran-Weekes of Central East Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2067

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation. These allegations have yet to be proven in court. 

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