Two men, woman face firearm and drug charges in separate Brampton probes
Peel Regional Police have seized two loaded firearms and illicit drugs in two separate investigations in Brampton, charging three people in the process.
Cops say on May 14 they executed a Criminal Code search warrant at a residence in Brampton and located a fully loaded Glock handgun, along with a quantity of illegal substances.
Antwon Asamoah, 29, of Brampton, was arrested and charged with three firearm-related charges and three of possession for the purpose of trafficking a controlled substance.
Then on May 17, police conducted a traffic stop in the area of Ready Court and Drinkwater Road and seized a 9mm Smith and Wesson handgun, a quantity of illicit drugs, and Canadian currency. Two people were arrested.
Howard Hemmings, 48, from Shelburne, was charged with knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession for the purpose – schedule 1 cocaine, fail to comply with release order and fail to comply with prohibition order.
Tracy Campbell, 43, of Brampton, was charged with knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm and possession for the purpose – schedule 1 cocaine.
The investigation remains ongoing, and police anticipate further charges will be laid.
Anyone with information about this matter can contact the 22 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau at 905-453-3311, ext. 2233.
jstevenson@postmedia.com
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