Two men are facing firearms charges in separate incidents in Brantford, according to police.
The first incident occurred on Tuesday, when Brantford Police Service’s Street Crime Unit executed a search warrant at a residence on Colborne Street. During the search, officers found a loaded handgun, ammunition, and a large quantity of drugs, including fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine.
As a result, a 25-year-old man was arrested and charged with multiple firearm and drug-related offenses. He was held in custody for a bail hearing.
In a separate incident on Wednesday, police responded to a report of a man with a gun in the area of Erie Avenue and Darling Street. The suspect was located and arrested without incident, and a loaded handgun was seized.
A 21-year-old man is now facing charges of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, carrying a concealed weapon, and unauthorized possession of a firearm.
Both men are scheduled to appear in court at a later date.
These incidents serve as a reminder of the ongoing efforts of the Brantford Police Service to combat illegal firearms and drugs in the community. The police are urging anyone with information about illegal firearms or drug activity to come forward and report it.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Brantford Police Service at 519-756-7050 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
