Firearms & Drugs Seized – Mario K FRANCIS Arrested

A male is facing charges after an investigation leads to firearms and drug possession in Ajax.

In November, 2024, investigators from the Human Trafficking Unit (HTU) began an investigation into a male believed to be in possession of a firearm and involved in trafficking females.

On Wednesday, December 11, 2024, members of the HTU, with the assistance of the Robbery Unit, arrested the suspect and executed search warrants in Ajax.  A search of the suspect located a loaded handgun in his front waistband.  Two additional loaded handguns, a quantity of drugs, and numerous electronics were located during the search warrants.

Mario K FRANCIS, age 35, from Ajax is charged with numerous offences including: Possess Loaded Restricted/Prohibited Firearm x3, Possess Restricted/Prohibited Firearm – No Licence x3, Possess Prohibited Device, Carry Concealed Weapon, Careless Storage of a Firearm x3, Occupy Vehicle with Firearm, Tampering with Serial Number, Possession of a Schedule I Substance (cocaine), and Fail to Comply with Probation Order x3.

He was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Human Trafficking Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5600.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation.  These allegations have yet to be proven in court. 

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