Durham Police officers arrested three suspects after locating a loaded handgun in downtown Whitby over the weekend.
On Sunday, December 11 at about 1:08 am, members of Central West Division responded to a fight call at The Tap and Tankard bar on Brock Street South. There was a large disturbance involving several patrons and there was mention of a knife being involved. Police arrested the fleeing suspects nearby. K-9 Unit searched the area and located a loaded firearm in a nearby area.
The three suspects were charged with numerous firearms-related charges, said a police statement. Names and further details available at www.drps.ca.
Anyone with new information about this investigation is asked to contact Cst. Grainger of Central West Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2228.
DRPS K-9 Unit said after a short foot chase with DRPS Central West Division involving a possible armed person incident, PC Wes King and K9 Klutch were called to search for a ‘ditched weapon.
K9 Klutch quickly located a discarded loaded Glock handgun.
The seized weapon