Two handguns seized, four men charged with drug trafficking
(Ottawa) – Four men have been charged with weapons and drug offences after Ottawa Police Drug officers conducted a high-risk takedown of a vehicle last evening in the city’s west end.
At about 8 pm, officers observed drug transactions taking place from a vehicle in the area of Tillbury Avenue, near Churchill Avenue, and moved in to arrest the four occupants.
All four suspects fled. After a brief foot pursuit, three of the suspects were arrested without incident, however, the fourth suspect resisted and a struggle ensued before he was taken into custody.
When searched, one of the suspects was found in possession of crack cocaine, marihuana and a loaded semi-automatic handgun.
Another loaded gun was located under the front passenger seat in the vehicle. The second gun has been traced to a break-in December 3, 2017 in Gatineau, where several firearms were stolen.
Charged are:
MOUHAMMED, Ahmed of Ottawa, age 22
Resist Arrest Breach of Section 810 Recognizance
Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Schedule I Section
Possession of a Schedule II substance
Possession of Proceeds of crime under $5000
Careless storage
Possession of a weapon
Unauthorized possession of a Firearm
Possession of a Firearm Know Its Possession if Prohibited
Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
Possession of a Firearm, Prohibited or Restricted Weapon
Possession of a Prohibited/Restricted Firearm with ammunition
Possession of a Firearm knowing Serial Number has been tampered with
A-ENEZI, Naser S. of Ottawa, age 20
Careless storage
Possession of a weapon
Unauthorized possession of a Firearm
Possession of a Firearm Knowing Its Possession if Prohibited
Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
Possession of a Firearm, Prohibited or Restricted Weapon
Possession of a Prohibited/Restricted Firearm with ammunition
Possession of Proceeds of Crime under $5000
Resisting arrest
Assault with Intent to Resist
Failure to Comply with Undertaking
HAZARA, Sajad, of Ottawa, age 21
Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking
Possession of a Schedule II substance
Possession of stolen property obtained by crime
Careless storage
Possession of a weapon
Unauthorized possession of a Firearm
Possession of a Firearm Knowing Its Possession if Prohibited
Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
Possession of a Firearm, Prohibited or Restricted Weapon
Possession of a Prohibited/Restricted Firearm with ammunition
Failure to Comply with Undertaking
AKLOU, Mohamed of Ottawa, age 20
Possession of Proceeds of Crime under $5000
Careless storage
Possession of a weapon
Unauthorized possession of a Firearm
Possession of a Firearm Knowing Its Possession if Prohibited
Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
Possession of a Firearm, Prohibited or Restricted Weapon
Possession of a Prohibited/Restricted Firearm with ammunition
Possession of Firearm or ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order
The four will appear in Show Cause court today.
This is an example of the gun violence suppression activities currently underway by our service. It’s excellent police work and these efforts will continue as part of our enforcement strategy.