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Georgetown man facing weapon, drug and uttering threats charges

Police say a search turned up a quantity of illicit drugs, prohibited weapons and a replica firearm/BB gun
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Peel Police say the suspect was in possession of an imitation firearm.

A Georgetown resident is facing weapon and drug charges following a recent threatening incident in Mississauga.

On March 14, Peel Regional Police officers say they responded to reports of a threat in Mississauga, where it was believed someone had brandished a firearm.

On March 20, officers - with the assistance of Peel Regional Police tactical unit - executed a search warrant for a vehicle and residence in Georgetown.

Police say the search turned up a quantity of illicit drugs, prohibited weapons and a replica firearm/BB gun.

In addition, the suspect was found breaching multiple conditions of a previous release, along with a weapons prohibition order, according to police.  

Zenon Squire, 30, of Georgetown, was arrested and held in custody for a bail hearing.

He has been charged with:  

  • Point firearm
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking
  • Utter threats 
  • Fail to comply with release order
  • Breach of weapons prohibition 
  • Possession of a prohibited weapon.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact police at 905-453-2121, ext. 2233. Anonymous information may be submitted by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or at peelcrimestoppers.ca.