A traffic stop in Tiny Township has resulted in the seizure of drugs and a handgun.
The OPP was investigating an incident at a property on Boblyn Road on Wednesday, when a vehicle left the scene upon officers arrival.
The vehicle was stopped and police say after speaking with the driver, they noticed evidence of drug use and discovered the driver had a suspended license.
The vehicle was searched and officers seized a large bag of cannabis, along with substances believed to be oxycodone and cocaine.
Police say a handgun with ammunition was also found in the car and its two occupants were taken into custody.
As a result of the investigation, Marlon FORREST, 26 years, of Mississauga and Gabriel Wright, 30 years of Brampton, face the following charges contrary to the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act:
- Possession or Property Obtained by Crime
- 2 counts – Careless Storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition
- 2 counts – Carry Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition in a Careless Manner
- 2 counts – Breach of Firearms Regulations – transport and storage
- Possession of Ammunition for a Dangerous Purpose
- 2 counts – Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
- Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
- Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition
- Occupant of Motor Vehicle knowing there was a Firearm
- Occupant of Motor Vehicle knowing there was a Prohibited Device or Ammunition
- Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammo
- Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
- Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance – Opioid
- Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance – Cocaine
- Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
Additionally, Forrest faces two counts of Failure to Comply with a Court Order. Both accused parties were held for a bail hearing on November 25, 2021 before the Ontario Court of Justice.
If you have any information of a crime in your neighbourhood or workplace please contact the OPP or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).