Key Takeaways
- Peel police say four firearms and several suspected drugs were seized during a search in Mississauga.
- Police estimated the seized drugs' street value at $70,000 and reported recovering $7,885 in Canadian currency.
- A 40-year-old Mississauga resident faces multiple charges. The allegations have not been proven in court.
Police Investigation Leads to Search in Mississauga
A drug trafficking investigation in Mississauga has resulted in the seizure of four firearms, drugs and thousands of dollars in cash, according to Peel Regional Police. Police said officers began investigating after community complaints of drug trafficking in the Meadowvale area.
Police announced the arrest and charges on October 23, 2026, following an investigation conducted by officers from the 11 Division Community Intervention Response Team and Criminal Investigation Bureau.
What Officers Say They Seized
According to the police release, investigators began looking into the complaints in September 2026. On October 10, investigators executed a search warrant at a residence near Winston Churchill Boulevard and Derry Road.
During the search, police reported seizing four firearms, including what they described as one 9mm automatic machine gun and three handguns. Investigators also reported finding cocaine, crack cocaine, methamphetamine, cannabis, hashish and prescription pills.
Police said $7,885 in Canadian currency was seized. The estimated street value of the drugs was placed at $70,000.
The release also stated that Peel Regional Police had seized 136 firearms during 2026 up to the announcement. That figure reflects the police service's reported total at the time, rather than a province-wide or national statistic.
Charges Laid in the Case
Police identified the accused as a 40-year-old Mississauga resident and reported multiple charges relating to firearm possession, firearm storage, prohibited weapons and devices, proceeds of crime, and alleged possession of controlled substances for trafficking.
An arrest and charge do not establish guilt. The allegations must be tested through the court process, and the accused is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
Police have asked anyone with information about the investigation to contact the 11 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau at 905-453-2121, extension 1133.
TwikUp's Perspective
The investigation began with community complaints, highlighting how residents can help police identify concerns that may otherwise go unnoticed. However, public safety reporting also requires careful distinctions between police allegations and facts established in court.
The seizure figures provide a snapshot of this investigation, not proof of broader crime trends across Mississauga. Readers should follow official updates for developments and avoid treating charges as convictions.