Gun found on impaired driver in Mississauga

Peel Regional Police have removed a gun from Mississauga streets after citizens report a suspected impaired driver.

Police responded to Aquitaine Ave. and Winston Churchill Blvd. after receiving a call about an impaired driver in the area.

Officers located the suspected driver upon arrival to the scene and performed a traffic stop.

A Glock 10mm pistol was uncovered as a result of the investigation.

26-year-old Daniel Ramdatt from Toronto is charged with BAC over 80, Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm, Possession of Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized, Unauthorized Possession in Motor Vehicle, Possession of a Restricted Firearm with Ammunition.

He was held for a bail hearing and attended the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton.

Anyone who may have information about this incident is encouraged to contact the 11 Division Criminal Investigations Bureau 905-453-2121, extension 1133.