Two charged after Halton police seize loaded gun during traffic stop

Police have charged two people after seizing a loaded handgun during a traffic stop Wednesday in Halton Hills.

Officers pulled over a speeding vehicle around 1:30 a.m. in the area of Steeles Avenue and Hornby Road and were authorized to search it under the Cannabis Control Act.

Police found a .40 caliber handgun loaded with eight rounds of ammunition inside of a bag in the vehicle.

The two vehicle occupants were then arrested.

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Justice Warner-Johnson, 26, of Pickering and Kye-Shawne Griffiths, 26, of Brampton were each charged with seven offences, including unauthorized possession of a firearm and careless use of a firearm.

Griffiths was held in custody pending a bail hearing, while Warner-Johnson was released.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact investigators at 905-825-4777 ext. 2416.

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