Brampton Man, Mississauga Woman Arrested on Firearm Charges

0:00Peel regional police have arrested a 21-year-old man from Brampton and a 20-year-old woman from Mississauga on multiple firearm charges. The stop happened on March 6 near Derry Road East and Gourway Drive during a check for a cannabis violation. Officers found a loaded illegal handgun inside the vehicle, leading to charges against both for possessing a loaded prohibited firearm. The woman also faces an extra charge for driving with cannabis readily available. Both remain in custody as they await a bail hearing, part of police efforts to remove dangerous weapons from the streets. I'm Corey with the story and you've been listening to Toronto News today, AI-powered local news.