Two men busted after guns, drugs seized in Mississauga

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Two men face charges after guns and drugs were allegedly seized from a Mississauga home recently.

Peel regional Police say officers executed a search warrant at a residence near Lakeshore Rd. E. and Hydro Rd. – west of Dixie Rd. – on Dec. 29 and seized two loaded firearms, one equipped with an extended magazine, and an auto sear.

“An auto sear allows a semi-automatic firearm to be converted into one capable of automatic firing with a single, continuous pull of the trigger,” police said in a statement released Saturday.

Cops also allegedly seized drugs and Canadian currency.

“This investigation highlights our commitment to keeping our communities safe by removing dangerous and illegal firearms and drugs from the streets of Peel Region,” Deputy Chief Marc Andrews said in the statement. “We will continue to hold individuals accountable, and advocate for the necessary reforms to strengthen the bail system and put an end to this ongoing cycle of crime.”

Rain Dunham, 25, of Mississauga, is charged with two counts of knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm, two counts of possession of a prohibited device, possession of firearm knowing serial number removed/altered/defaced, possession of property obtained by crime – proceeds of crime, and two counts of possession for purpose of trafficking.

Jayden Hurley, 24, of Mississauga, who is currently on bail release for numerous violent offences including unauthorized possession of a restricted firearm, aggravated assault, and discharge firearm with intent, now also faces two counts of knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm, two counts of possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm, two counts of possession of a prohibited device, possession of firearm knowing serial number removed/altered/defaced, possession of property obtained by crime – proceeds of crime, possession of a firearm contrary to prohibition order, and two counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to call police at 905-453-2121, ext. 1100, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).