Police are still shaking their heads as they dig deeper into the arrests of two Ottawa police officers.

The two constables of the Ottawa Police Service were among four people arrested on June 24 by an RCMP Anti-Corruption Unit.
The investigation, which took several months, began after the Mounties were called by Ottawa police to look at possible breach of trust allegations.

“Further investigation uncovered evidence of criminal offences believed to have been committed by the four accused,” the RCMP said in a release.

Ottawa Police Service Chief Peter Sloly said his force received information in regards to potential corruption activities that allegedly involved a member of his force.

He said the information was assessed by his members and the RCMP called to conduct “a full criminal-corruption investigation.”

Sloly was a former Deputy Chief of Toronto Police Service for seven years and officer for 27 before heading the Ottawa force.

“There can be no tolerance of criminal behaviour or corrupt practice by members of the Ottawa Police Service,” he said. “All members have a duty to serve the community in an ethical, professional and lawful manner.”

Haidar El Badry, 29, a constable with the Ottawa Police Service, has been charged for breach of trust by public officer, obstructing justice and causing a person to deal with a forged document.

Mohamed Mohamed, 45, a constable with the force, has been charged with obstructing justice.

Also charged are Ashley El Badry, 29, for forgery and causing a person to deal with a forced document and Mohamed Salameh, 29, for dealing with a forged document.

The officers are off the job with pay as the case is heard.

All four are scheduled to appear at the Ottawa Courthouse on September 1.