Peel Police Seize Ninth Firearm of 2026 Following Traffic Stop
Region of Peel – Officers from 22 Division’s Community Intervention and Response Team (CIRT) seized an illegal firearm during a traffic stop in Brampton – the ninth firearm seized by frontline officers this year.
On Feb. 18, at approximately 7:45 a.m., officers initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle near Main Street and Brickyard Way. Officers detained the occupants under the authority of the Cannabis Act and conducted a search.
During the search, one of the accused parties fled on foot and a brief foot pursuit ensued and the accused person was taken into custody. During the search of the accused, a loaded illegal handgun and a magazine containing ammunition were located.
As a result, the following individuals were arrested and charged:
Jamal Reid, a 28-year-old man from Brampton (above)
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Carrying a Concealed Weapon
- Occupant of a Motor Vehicle Knowing there was a Firearm
- Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
- Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition
- Obstruct Police
- Fail to Comply with Release Order
- Possession of Firearm Contrary to Order
Derek Asiedu, a 27-year-old man of no fixed address (below)
- Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing there was a Firearm
- Possession for the Purpose of Cocaine
- Drive Motor Vehicle with Cannabis Readily Available
Both men were held pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice.
Frontline officers and investigators across the service are actively disrupting criminal activity and removing illegal firearms from the region. Since 2024, 161 firearms have been seized by the frontline – with 30 per cent of those seizures originating from traffic stops.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact investigators with the 22 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau at 905-453-2121 extension 2233. Anonymous information may also be submitted by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visiting peelcrimestoppers.ca.
QUICK FACTS
- Nine firearms seized this year by frontline officers and investigators
- Since 2024, 161 firearms have been seized by the frontline
- 30 per cent originated from traffic stops
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“Our frontline officers and investigators continue to demonstrate exceptional commitment and professionalism in their efforts to keep our community safe. Their proactive work in removing illegal firearms from our streets is outstanding, and it reflects the dedication we see across the organization every day.”
— Chief Nishan Duraiappah, Peel Regional Police
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