A recent traffic stop in Mississauga led to the arrest of three individuals facing over 20 criminal charges, following the discovery of two illegal firearms and a quantity of drugs. This operation was conducted by Peel Regional Police (PRP) on Saturday, with officers patrolling the vicinity of Matheson Boulevard and Sismet Road when they initiated a stop on a suspect vehicle.

During the traffic stop, police discovered a loaded Glock 17 equipped with an extended magazine and multiple drugs within the vehicle. The driver, identified as 22-year-old Luqman Khandid from Mississauga, was found to be unlawfully possessing the firearm and was prohibited from driving. Khandid was subsequently arrested and charged with a total of eight offenses, which include significant violations such as:

• Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
• Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
• Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
• Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing there was Firearm
• Careless Storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition
• Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition
• Operation While Prohibited
• Two counts of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking

A short time after the initial stop, police proceeded with another traffic stop on Matheson Boulevard East, close to Satellite Drive. During this second stop, officers located a loaded compact Glock 27 firearm on one of the passengers. Both occupants were arrested on the spot.

One of those arrested, 20-year-old Liban Abdillahi from Toronto, faces seven charges that include:

• Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
• Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
• Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
• Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing there was Firearm
• Careless Storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition
• Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition Knowing Its Possession is Unauthorized
• Carrying Concealed Weapon

The third individual, Abdullahi Ali, also aged 20 and hailing from Toronto, was charged with similar offenses, including:

• Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
• Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
• Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
• Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing there was Firearm
• Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition Knowing Its Possession is Unauthorized
• Careless Storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition
• Have Care and Control of Vehicle with Cannabis Readily Available.

All three suspects are being held pending a bail hearing and are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton. Authorities have yet to release further details regarding the case or any ongoing investigations.

This incident highlights the ongoing concerns regarding illegal firearms and drug possession in urban areas, prompting law enforcement to enhance their vigilance and operational effectiveness.