Tactical officers execute search warrant in Brampton after gunpoint robbery

Peel police officers including the tactical unit executed a search warrant in Brampton Friday, made a firearm seizure and an arrest after a gunpoint robbery earlier this week.

Peel Regional Police said the alleged robbery targeting a 24-year-old Mississauga man happened at around 11:45 p.m. on Monday in the Dundas Street East and Hensall Circle area of Mississauga.

The victim was robbed of his property, but didn’t suffer any physical injuries, police said.

Investigators identified a suspect and on Friday, executed a search warrant in the Kennedy Road and Vodden Street East area of Brampton.

Get daily National news

Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day.

Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up

By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Police said a 9mm Glock 17 handgun was seized. A 35-year-old Brampton man was arrested later on.

Carvel Purcell has been charged with robbery and “numerous” firearm offences, police said.

He was held for a bail hearing.

2:28 Police looking for missing Markham lawyer