An 18-year-old Brampton man is facing multiple firearm charges after police say a traffic stop for careless driving led to the seizure of a loaded handgun.
An 18-year-old Brampton man is facing multiple firearm charges after police say a traffic stop for careless driving led to the seizure of a loaded handgun.
Peel Regional Police say officers with the 22 Division Community Intervention and Response Team were on patrol Feb. 27 in the Kennedy Road and Clarence Road area when they observed a vehicle “speeding and making unsafe lane changes.”
Police say officers stopped the vehicle and conducted a search of the driver under the Cannabis Control Act.
Investigators allege officers found a loaded Glock 17 handgun and a magazine containing rounds of ammunition.
Seized gun An image of the seized gun Peel Regional Police say they seized during a traffic stop on Feb. 27. (Peel Regional Police)
As a result, Malachi King-Favours, of Brampton, has been charged with:
Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearmCarrying concealed weaponOccupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearmPossession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearmKnowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearmPossession of a prohibited device or ammunition knowing its possession is unauthorizedCareless driving
Police say he was held pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators.