On Monday May 4, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) reported that two loaded handguns were discovered during a traffic stop.
On Sunday, May 3, around 9:07 pm, officers from the Whitby OPP conducted a traffic stop.
The car in question, was stopped for speeding on Highway 401 eastbound near Brock Road in Pickering.
During the traffic stop investigation, police found two loaded handguns and seized them.
Five individuals, aged 18 to 23, were arrested and charged with firearm-related offences.
The suspects were held for a bail hearing.