6 Arrested In Arson Investigation

(NEW TECUMSETH, ON) – Members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed 6 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 December 16, 2025, at approximately 6:00 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 are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bradford on January 22^nd, 2026.

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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