Region of Peel – Frontline officers from 12 Division located a loaded firearm and have arrested four individuals following a traffic stop in Mississauga.

On Friday, March 6 at approximately 7 p.m., officers investigated a vehicle in the area of Mid-Way Boulevard and Dixie Road. During the investigation, officers observed the occupants to be in violations of the Cannabis Control Act and Controlled Drug and Substance Act.



During the search of one of the accused, a loaded illegal handgun and a magazine containing ammunition were located.

As a result, the following individuals were arrested and charged:

Iheem Mitchell, a 19-year-old man from Brampton

Possession of Substance – Schedule I
Possession unauthorized firearm
Possession of a Prohibited Firearm with Ammunition
Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm)
Occupant of a Motor Vehicle Knowing there was a Firearm
Careless Storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition
A 16-year-old male from Toronto

Possession of Substance – Schedule I
Possession unauthorized firearm
Possession of a Prohibited Firearm with Ammunition
Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
Occupant of a Motor Vehicle Knowing there was a Firearm
Careless Storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition
Carrying a concealed weapon
A 16-year-old male from Toronto

Possession of Substance – Schedule I
Possession unauthorized firearm
Fail To Comply x2
Possession of a Prohibited Firearm with Ammunition
Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
Occupant of a Motor Vehicle Knowing there was a Firearm
Careless Storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition
A 16-year-old male from Toronto

Possession of Substance- Schedule I
Possession unauthorized firearm
Possession of a Prohibited Firearm with Ammunition
Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
Occupant of a Motor Vehicle Knowing there was a Firearm
Careless Storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition
A general provision of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (Y.C.J.A.) prohibits the release of the name of a young person; therefore, the identities of three individuals charged in this investigation are protected.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the 12 Division Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-453-2121, ext. 1233. Information may also be provided anonymously through Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at peelcrimestoppers.ca.

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