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4 men charged after gun found at short-term rental property in Etobicoke

Toronto police say they recovered a handgun at a short-term rental property. Nick Westoll / File / Global News

Toronto police say four men have been arrested and charged after a gun was found at a short-term rental property in Etobicoke.

Officers responded just after 7 a.m. on Saturday to a residence on Burma Drive, near The Queensway and Royal York Road.

Investigators said they received a call about a number of intoxicated people who were about to drive.

When officers arrived, they said a loaded handgun was found in the vehicle.

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Police have charged Pierre Barthold, 36, Abdul Abdulle, 23, Abdi Hussein, 22, and Faisal Fareed, 22 on several firearm offences.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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