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Firearms seized after police stop vehicle travelling 70 kilometres over speed limit

October 9, 2025   ·   0 Comments

On Sept. 26, South Simcoe Police were conducting proactive traffic enforcement in Bradford West Gwillimbury. At approximately 10 p.m., a uniform patrol officer observed a dark-coloured vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was recorded travelling at 150 km/h in a posted 80 km/h zone.

Police initiated a traffic stop, and the officer engaged with the driver and a front-seat passenger. During the interaction, the officer detected a strong odor of cannabis. Police conducted an investigation and with the assistance from additional uniform patrol officers, a search of the vehicle was conducted pursuant to the Cannabis Control Act (CCA). 

During the search, officers located a Glock 9mm handgun and a loaded magazine in a satchel. The driver and the passenger in the front seat were arrested. 

As a result of the investigation, a 30-year-old male from Maple and a 29- year-old male form Maple have been charged with the following offences:

• Unauthorized Possession of Firearm – C.C. Section 91(1)
• Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition – C.C. Section 95(a)
• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose – C.C. Section 88
• Carry Concealed Weapon – C.C. Section 90
• Occupant of Motor Vehicle knowing there was Firearm– C.C. Section 94
• Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm – C.C. Section 92(1)

In addition to the criminal charges, the driver of the vehicle is facing additional charges under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) and CCA, as follows:

• Stunt Driving – HTA Section 172
• Drive a Vehicle with Cannabis Readily Available – CCA Section 12(1)

Additionally, the accused driving the vehicle had his licence suspended for 30 days and the vehicle was impounded for 14 days. Both the accused were held in custody for a bail hearing.

None of the listed charges have been proven in court.

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