Peel Police Remove Seven Illegal Guns from Streets in First 10 Days of March

According to police officials, the efforts of patrol officers in Mississauga and Brampton in the first 10 days of March resulted in the confiscation of seven illegal firearms from the streets. These efforts are seen as crucial in the ongoing fight against the growing problem of illegal firearms across the region.

In a video posted on social media, Peel police Deputy Chief Marc Andrews emphasized that when uniformed patrol officers are not responding to emergency calls or service requests, they are actively patrolling neighborhoods, conducting traffic stops, and engaging in other pro-active measures to maintain public safety and reduce criminal activity.

Andrews acknowledged that the work of front-line patrol officers is critical in combating gun violence in the community, and commended their dedication and commitment to community safety despite the inherent risks involved.

Everyday, hundreds of front line Patrol Officers @PeelPolice are out engaging w/ the community, keeping our region safe. Through proactive policing, our officers have removed a number of illegal firearms from our streets this month. @DeputyAndrews highlights their great work. pic.twitter.com/2hAfCOGZ2I

— Peel Regional Police (@PeelPolice) March 24, 2023

Illegal firearms remain a significant challenge for law enforcement agencies across Peel, the Greater Toronto Area, and the entire country, with the majority of such weapons being smuggled into Canada from the United States. Recent incidents of gun violence in Mississauga, including the first two murders of the year, highlight the urgency of this issue.