DUO FACING GUN, DRUG CHARGES

SEARCH UNCOVERED A LOADED KAHR ARMS P40 HANDGUN AND A QUANTITY OF DRUGS

A man and woman from Mississauga are facing several drug and gun-related charges after Peel Regional Police conducted a search warrant in the city on Thursday, Nov. 18.

While executing the warrant at a residence on Goreway Drive, police seized a loaded KAHR Arms P40 handgun and a quantity of drugs.

The suspects, a 29-yearold Mississauga man and 32year-old woman from Mississauga, have each been charged with unauthorized possession of a firearm; possession of loaded, prohibited or restricted firearm; possession of firearm with altered serial number; and possession for the purpose of trafficking.

The man was also charged with knowledge of unauthorized firearm in motor vehicle.

He was held for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton, while the woman was released and will appear in Brampton court on a later date.

Anyone with information on the incident can contact Peel's 21 Division criminal investigation bureau at 905-453-2121, ext. 2133.

Information can also be left anonymously with Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477 (TIPS) or online at peelcrimestoppers.ca