Traffic Stop Leads to Seizure of Loaded Firearm

Region of Peel – Patrol officers from 21 Division located a loaded firearm and laid numerous firearm related charges after conducting a traffic stop in Brampton.

On Saturday, July 27, 2024, at approximately 10:26 a.m., 21 Division Patrol Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of North Park Drive and Mackay Street, in Brampton. An investigation into the vehicle and driver resulted in police locating a loaded 45 calibre Smith & Wesson handgun.  

As a result, a 17-year-old youth from Brampton was arrested and charged with the following firearm related offences: 

• Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing there was Firearm
• Carrying Concealed Weapon
• Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
• Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm

The youth was held for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton.

A general provision of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (Y.C.J.A.) prohibits the release of the name of a Young Person, and, therefore, the identity of the Young Persons charged in this investigation is protected.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call investigators from the 21 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau at (905) 453–2121, ext. 2133. Information may also be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or by visiting www.peelcrimestoppers.ca 

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Inc: PR240243777 

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