Police Seize Illegal Handgun in Mississauga

0:00It's March 25th. This is Canada News today, AI-powered stories from your city. I'm Corey with the story. Peel Regional Police made a big bust last week in Mississauga, Ontario, seizing a loaded illegal handgun from a vehicle during a routine traffic stop. The stop happened around 8.30 pm on March 15th near Dairy Road East and Gourway Drive, after offices pulled over the car under the Cannabis Act. Inside they found the weapon, leading to the arrest of both occupants right there on the spot. A 21-year-old man from Brampton and a 20-year-old woman from Mississauga now faced multiple charges, like carrying a concealed weapon and possessing a loaded prohibited firearm. These kinds of stops highlight how everyday checks can uncover serious threats, keeping community safer, one pull over at a time.