A 19-year-old male faces numerous charges after police seized a firearm during a traffic stop in Pickering Saturday morning.
On February 19 members of West Division conducted a traffic stop in the area of Denmar Road after a citizen’s complaint. Further investigation revealed that the occupants of a grey Honda had cannabis and alcohol readily available in the vehicle. Subsequent to the passenger’s arrest, police located a loaded handgun. The passenger faces numerous firearms-related charges, said a police statement.
The suspect faces firearms-related charges which include: Possession of Firearm Knowing Serial Number Has Been Tampered with; Possess Loaded Restricted/Prohibited Firearm; Occupy Motor Vehicle with Firearm and Possess Restricted/Prohibited Firearm no Licence or Registration Certificate.
He was held for a bail hearing. ore details at www.drps.ca.
Anyone who may have information in regards to this incident can contact the Gun and Gang Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5800.