Police Seize Firearm and Drugs During Traffic Stop

A 27-year-old male is facing numerous charges after a loaded firearm was located during a traffic stop.

On Friday, January 12, 2024, at approximately 11:30 p.m., members of Central West Division conducted a vehicle stop in the area of Brock Street South and Keith Street in Whitby.   While speaking with the driver, officers detected a strong smell of Cannabis coming from the vehicle.   A search of the vehicle was conducted under the Cannabis Control Act and officers located a fully loaded firearm.  The driver was placed under arrest.  During a search of the driver, police located a quantity of narcotics.

Harman MINHAS, age 27 of Markham is charged with seven offences including; Possession of a Loaded Restricted or Prohibited Firearm, Occupy Motor Vehicle with Firearm, Possession of a Firearm Knowing Serial Number has been Tampered With and Possession Schedule 1 Substance.  

He was held for a bail hearing.

 Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Durham Regional Police at 1-888-579-1520.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation.  These allegations have yet to be proven in court.