Mississauga man facing 7 drugs and firearms charges

Published March 25, 2022 at 8:26 pm

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A Mississauga man is facing a string of charges in relation to police locating a loaded handgun and a quantity of fentanyl in the city.

On Thursday (March 24), officers from , anPeel Regional Police’s specialized enforcement bureau, with the assistance of the PRP tactical unit, executed a search warrant at a Mississauga residence. They also executed another search warrant in nearby Etobicoke. Officers located and seized a .45-calibre Glock handgun, loaded with 13 rounds, and also seized ammunition along with the fentanyl.

Shane Salmon, age 32, of Mississauga, has been charged with the following alleged offences.

Careless storage of a firearm
Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm
Possession of a controlled substance for the purposes of trafficking
Possession of a loaded prohibited firearm
Possession of a prohibited device knowing its possession is unauthorized
Possession of a prohibited ammunition knowing its possession is unauthorized
Possession of proceeds of crime

Salmon has had a bail hearing in a Brampton court.

Anyone with information that might support this investigation is asked to call investigators at the specialized enforcement bureau at 905-453–2121, ext. 3515.

Information may also be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).