Chief Nishan Duraiappah stated, "This surge in illegal firearms in Peel, and not just unique to Peel, but in the GTA, I'm telling you, this is a significant threat to our communities. We are seizing more firearms than we ever have." This highlights the broader trend of increasing gun violence in the Greater Toronto Area and emphasizes the importance of such police actions in safeguarding the community.
Duraiappah explained, "On average, we are seeing an illegal firearm seized by our officers every 36 hours." This statistic underscores the alarming frequency of illegal firearms in the region and the urgency of law enforcement's response to this growing danger.
He revealed, "This year, the team seized 53 firearms, 63 magazines and 915 rounds of ammunition, more than double than the number of firearms seized by the team last year and more than triple that of 2022." This reflects an aggressive enforcement effort and the escalating issue of gun violence.
Duraiappah emphasized the implications of these seizures: "These are the tools for violence," indicating that the confiscation of these weapons is crucial in mitigating crime and ensuring community safety.
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