Three men face charges after a firearm and drugs were allegedly seized during a traffic stop in North York earlier this month.
Toronto Police say officers were conducting traffic enforcement in the area of Jane St. and Sheppard Ave. W. when they approached a black Mercedes SUV that was stopped but running with three occupants inside around 12:50 a.m. on Oct. 1.
It’s alleged officers investigated and the three Toronto men were arrested for possession of drugs and a loaded firearm.
Raul Ayarde, 22, and Vito Copertino, 24, face ten mostly firearms-related charges each, while Cameron Bagheri, 24, faces 13 charges including two that are drug-related.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3100, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or at www.222tips.com.