Halton police charge duo after seizing 2 handguns, cocaine

Two people are facing multiple charges after Halton police seized two handguns and cocaine, among other items associated with crime.

Investigators say they stopped and arrested 31-year-old Julian Welsh of Mississauga in his vehicle on Monday.

Officers then carried out search warrants on his vehicle, two houses and a storage locker associated with Welsh.

Police seized two restricted handguns, four handgun magazines, brass knuckles and cocaine, among other things.

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Welsh is facing 10 separate charges, including two counts each of unauthorized possession of a firearm and trafficking a controlled substance-cocaine.

Investigators also arrested Natasha Furtado, 31, of Toronto. She has been charged with six separate offences, including two counts of unauthorized possession of a firearm.

Both accused were held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the 2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2216.

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