Multiple Arrests Made Following Firearm and Drug Investigation

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Region of Peel – Investigators from the 11 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) have charged two individuals and seized a loaded handgun, suspected drugs and cash following a firearm investigation in Mississauga.

On Monday, Oct. 5, at approximately 5 p.m., officers from the 11 Division Community Incident Response Team (CIRT) initiated an investigation involving a vehicle near Martiz Drive and Derry Road West for an alleged Cannabis Control Act violation.

During the investigation, officers located suspected drugs inside the vehicle. Following the arrests, a search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of a loaded 9mm Glock handgun equipped with a prohibited 15-round magazine.

A Young Person (17) and Ibrahim Abdul Hasan, a 21-year-old man from Toronto, were each charged with:

Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
Careless Storage of a Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition
Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle
Possession of a Prohibited Device
Carrying a Concealed Weapon
Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking X4

The Young Person was additionally charged with:

Possession Contrary to Order X5
Failure to Comply with Order X3
Failure to Comply with Sentence or Disposition
Having Care or Control of a Vehicle with Cannabis Readily Available

Officers also seized more than 79 grams of suspected drugs, including fentanyl, heroin, crack cocaine and crystal methamphetamine, along with $1,260 in Canadian currency.

Peel Regional Police will continue to target illegal firearms and drug trafficking through proactive enforcement and investigations aimed at keeping our communities safe.

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 Person charged in this investigation is protected.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact 11 Division CIB at 905-453-2121 ext. 1133.

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“Investigations like this demonstrate the importance of proactive enforcement in addressing the dangers posed by illegal firearms and drug trafficking. By taking a loaded handgun and suspected illicit drugs, including fentanyl, off our streets, our officers are helping disrupt criminal activity and reduce the potential for harm. We remain committed to holding offenders accountable and protecting the safety of everyone who lives and works in Peel Region.”

— Deputy Chief Marc Andrews, Peel Regional Police