Weapon and drug charges filed against Burlington man

A Burlington man faces weapon and drug charges following an investigation by police in Toronto.

According to reports, a loaded handgun with 11 rounds of communication was discovered by Toronto police during their bust which also led to the arrest of three other people. A quantity of drugs was also found.

21-year-old Aaron Verghese of Burlington was charged with:

• Possession of a firearm without holding a licence and registration certificate
• Possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized
• Possession of a loaded firearm
• Careless storage of a firearm
• Careless storage of ammunition
• Occupy motor vehicle with a firearm
• Carry concealed weapon
• Possession of a weapon dangerous to the public peace
• Possess prohibited/restricted device (overcapacity magazine) while not authorized
• Trafficking of a substance
• Three counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking of a substance
• Possession of proceeds obtained by crime – Under ($5000)

All those charged appeared in court on July 2 at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.