5 people charged with multiple firearm-related offences in Mississauga

Five people are facing a total of 32 firearm-related charges after police found a loaded handgun during a traffic stop in Mississauga last week.

Peel Regional Police say, on Sunday (Oct. 6), officers from the Strategic Tactical Enforcement Policing team stopped a vehicle shortly before 12:30 a.m. near Atlantic Drive and Britannia Road.

A loaded Glock 19 firearm was reportedly discovered in the vehicle. Following the investigation, police arrested Bradley Thenor, 20, Mike-Andral Kouri, 32, Gabriella Danyi, 23, Donley Thenor, 27, and Von Hans Roc, 26—all of no fixed address.

The accused face multiple charges including unauthorized possession of a firearm, careless storage of a firearm, and possession of a prohibited device.

All five suspects were held for bail hearings at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton.

Anyone with information related to this investigation is asked to contact the Specialized Enforcement Bureau at (905) 453-2121 ext. 3504. Anonymous tips can also be made through Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or peelcrimestoppers.ca.