On May 31, 2024, at approximately 2:46 p.m., police received a report of an individual with a firearm in the area of Ponytrail Drive & Fieldgate Drive in Mississauga. Patrol officers promptly responded to the scene and took the suspect into custody.

Following this initial arrest, a thorough investigation was conducted by the 12 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau with the assistance of the Specialized Enforcement Bureau. This led to the execution of a search warrant at a residence in Mississauga.

As a result of the investigation, police seized:

• 117 kilograms of cocaine
• 4 kilograms of methamphetamines with an estimated street value of $3.5 million
• A quantity of Canadian currency
• A loaded .45 calibre Glock handgun
• 9 rounds of ammunition

Rashid Al-Hasan, a 20-year-old man from Mississauga, was arrested and charged with the following offences:

• Point Firearm
• Disguise with Intent
• Carry Concealed Weapon
• Utter Threat to Cause Death or Bodily Harm
• Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
• Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing There was Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Weapon
• Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
• Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition Knowing Its Possession is Unauthorized
• Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking x 2

Rashid Al-Hasan was held for a bail hearing and attended the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton.