Record number of illegal guns seized in Mississauga, Brampton: police [Video]

Police say they’ve seized a record number of illegal guns this year in Mississauga and Brampton as violence connected to firearms — the majority brought in from the U.S. — continues to plague Peel’s two cities.

Peel Regional Police say they’ll reveal exactly how many illegal firearms they’ve recovered so far in 2024 at a press conference Tuesday at noon in Mississauga.

In announcing the media gathering, police said a specialized team of officers that focuses on gangs and guns took possession of a “record number of illegal firearms in 2024.” The Strategic and Tactical Enforcement Policing team is directed to reduce gun and gang violence in Mississauga and Brampton.

In addition to Peel police brass, including Chief Nishan Duraiappah, Ontario Solicitor General Michael Kerzner and others are expected to attend Tuesday’s press conference.

Earlier this fall, Duraiappah said gun violence in Mississauga and Brampton is at an all-time highin the wake of 46 …