Toronto police apprehend 17-year-old linked to firearm inquiry after executing a search warrant in downtown area.
Law enforcement’s Integrated Gun and Gang Task Force launched an investigation into an individual suspected of having a firearm.
Authorities conducted a search at a residence near Wellesley Street East and Sherbourne Street early Tuesday morning.
During the operation, officers discovered and confiscated a Glock semi-automatic pistol along with ammunition.
Due to legal regulations, the identity of the detained adolescent remains undisclosed in accordance with the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
The teenager faces multiple charges, including possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm, possession of unauthorized ammunition, violations of firearm possession orders, failure to comply with release conditions, and breaching probation terms.