Peel police report the successful seizure of five illegal handguns and substantial quantities of drugs over a 24-hour period during the May long weekend. The police chief praised the efforts of the Strategic and Tactical Enforcement Police (STEP) team, highlighting their commitment to community safety as they recovered firearms and approximately 3.5 kilograms of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine and fentanyl, worth $50,000.
On May 16, targeted investigations throughout Mississauga and Toronto led to multiple arrests, with charges filed against several individuals, including a 20-year-old man for trafficking offenses. The swift action of the STEP team underscores the ongoing efforts to combat gun and drug related crimes in the region, aiming to create safer neighborhoods for residents.
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