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Toronto police have arrested three men after they seized multiple loaded guns and a number of drugs during a traffic stop in Toronto.
Police say they pulled over a vehicle at St. Dennis Drive and Linkwood Lane on Monday, September 3 just before 10 pm.
During the investigation, police discovered a loaded handgun and a loaded rifle in the vehicle as well as a quantity of cocaine.
Officers said they’ve arrested 20-year-old Mohamed Ashaqzau, 20-year-old Mohammad Patel, and a 20-year-old.
All three men have been charged with 13 different offences, including possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, two counts of possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle, and two counts of possession of a firearm obtained by crime.
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Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5500 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477.
Note: The name of the third alleged suspect was removed as charges were withdrawn.