Brampton speeder charged after loaded handgun found under driver’s seat: police
Published February 1, 2022 at 2:24 pm
Police have charged a 19-year-old from Brampton after officers allegedly found a loaded handgun in a car during a traffic stop.
The OPP Highway Safety Division says officers stopped a driver for going 183 km/h on Highway 407.
While officers were investigating, police say a loaded handgun was located under the driver’s seat.
Police say the driver was in breach of court conditions and was arrested by officers.
The 19-year-old has been charged with multiple weapons and traffic offences.
The accused’s name has not yet been released.
Driver stopped for going 183km/h on #Hwy407/403. Driver was breaching court conditions and was arrested by #Hwy407OPP. As a result of the investigation a loaded handgun was located under the drivers seat.
19 year old from Brampton facing multiple weapons and traffic offences. pic.twitter.com/yvgH10Klxj— OPP Highway Safety Division (@OPP_HSD) February 1, 2022
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