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Gun seized after downtown Toronto vehicle search: police

Toronto Police Service cruisers are seen in this file image. Global News

Officers have made three arrests after a gun was found in a car stopped by Toronto police in the downtown on Monday.

In a press release, Toronto police said a vehicle was stopped after officers saw “what appeared to be” marijuana inside. The alleged incident took place in the area of Dan Leckie Way and Fort York Boulevard.

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When police searched the vehicle, they found a firearm. The three people inside were arrested and charged.

Jessica Mason, a 34-year-old from Mississauga, Jazmin Gillet, 30 from York Region and Alexander Farinas, 30-years-old from Peel Region were all arrested, police said.

The charges included possession of a weapon, carrying a concealed weapon and driving while under suspension.

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They are scheduled to appear in court Tuesday, police said.

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