On December 10, 2020, the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) made two arrests and seized several firearms from a residence on Campbellville Road in Milton.
In addition to several unauthorized firearms and ammunition, investigators also located and seized stolen property, 22 grams of methamphetamine and 53 oxycodone pills (see attached photo).
This investigation was completed by the 1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau, Street Crime Unit and the criminal code search warrant was executed with the assistance of the HRPS Tactical Rescue Unit.
As a result of the investigation, Brendan Holmes-Gillies (26) of Milton was charged with the following offences;
Unauthorized possession of a firearm (x3)
Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm (x3)
Contravention of storage regulations (x3)
Careless storage of a firearm (x3)
Contravention of storage regulations
Careless Storage of ammunition (2)
Possession of methamphetamine
Robert Gillies (56) of Milton was charged with the following offences;
Unauthorized possession of a firearm (x3)
Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm (x3)
Contravention of storage regulations (x3)
Careless storage of a firearm (x3)
Contravention of storage regulations
Careless storage of ammunition
Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Methamphetamine
Possession for the purpose of trafficking - Oxycodone
Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000.00
Both accused have been released from custody pending a court appearance in Milton.
Anyone with information in regards to this investigation is asked to contact Detective Shaun Steinmar of the 1 District Street Crime Unit at 905-825-4747 ext. 2491.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. "See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers" at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
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