Loaded Fire Arm & Drugs Seized – Names Released

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has laid multiple charges after loaded firearms and drugs were found during an Oakville traffic stop.

On December 19, 2024, at 9:05 a.m. the HRPS was made aware of a possible impaired driver operating a black Honda Civic in the area of the QEW and Bronte Road in Oakville. HRPS officers responded locating the suspect vehicle at Bronte Road and Saw Whet Boulevard and a traffic stop was conducted. An investigation was undertaken during which three loaded firearms and a quantity of illegal drugs were located inside the vehicle.

As a result of the investigation the driver of the vehicle, Rafe Chowdhury (27), of Hamilton has been charged with the following:

• Operation While Impaired – Drugs
• Possession of Firearm Knowing Possession is Unauthorized (3 Counts)
• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm (3 Counts)
• Careless Use of a Firearm (3 Counts)
• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle (3 Counts)
• Carry Concealed Weapon (3 Counts)
• Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition (3 Counts)
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Hydro Morphine
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Oxy

The vehicle passenger, Sabrina Vieira (23), of Innisfil has been charged with the following:

• Possession of Firearm Knowing Possession is Unauthorized (3 Counts)
• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm (3 Counts)
• Careless Use of a Firearm (3 Counts)
• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle (3 Counts)
• Carry Concealed Weapon (3 Counts)
• Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition (3 Counts)
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Hydro Morphine
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Oxy

Chowdhury and Viera were held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the 2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2216.

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