Two Loaded Firearms Seized in Brampton
Region of Peel – Officers from 22 Division have seized two loaded firearms and illicit drugs in two separate investigations in Brampton.
On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, police executed a criminal code search warrant at a residence in Brampton and located a fully loaded Glock handgun, along with a quantity of illegal substances.
Antwon Asamoah, 29 year-old-man from Brampton was arrested and charged with the following offences and held for bail:
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking a Controlled Substance (X3)
- Possession of a Loaded Restricted Firearm
- Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition
On Saturday, May 17, officers were on general patrol when they conducted a traffic stop in the area of Ready Court and Drinkwater Road. As a result, police seized a 9mm Smith and Wesson handgun, a quantity of illicit drugs, and Canadian currency.
Howard Hemmings, a 48-year-old man from Shelburne, was arrested. Further investigation revealed that Hemmings was bound by a release order with specific conditions, as well as a prohibition order. Hemmings was charged with the following offences and held for a bail hearing:
- Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Fail to Comply with Release Order
- Fail to Comply with Prohibition Order
- Possession for the Purpose - Schedule 1 Cocaine
Tracy Campbell, 43-year-old woman from Brampton was arrested and charged with the following offences and held for bail:
- Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Possession for the Purpose - Schedule 1 Cocaine
The investigation remains ongoing, and police anticipated further charges to be laid.
Anyone with information about this matter can contact the 22 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau at (905) 453-3311, extension 2233. Information may also be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477) or visiting peelcrimestoppers.ca.
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