The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has laid multiple charges after loaded firearms and drugs were found during an Oakville traffic stop.

On December 19, 2024, at 9:05 a.m. the HRPS was made aware of a possible impaired driver operating a black Honda Civic in the area of the QEW and Bronte Road in Oakville. HRPS officers responded locating the suspect vehicle at Bronte Road and Saw Whet Boulevard and a traffic stop was conducted. An investigation was undertaken during which three loaded firearms and a quantity of illegal drugs were located inside the vehicle.

As a result of the investigation the driver of the vehicle, Rafe Chowdhury (27), of Hamilton has been charged with the following:

  • Operation While Impaired - Drugs
  • Possession of Firearm Knowing Possession is Unauthorized (3 Counts)
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm (3 Counts)
  • Careless Use of a Firearm (3 Counts)
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle (3 Counts)
  • Carry Concealed Weapon (3 Counts)
  • Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition (3 Counts)
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Hydro Morphine
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking - Oxy

 

The vehicle passenger, Sabrina Vieira (23), of Innisfil has been charged with the following:

  • Possession of Firearm Knowing Possession is Unauthorized (3 Counts)
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm (3 Counts)
  • Careless Use of a Firearm (3 Counts)
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle (3 Counts)
  • Carry Concealed Weapon (3 Counts)
  • Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition (3 Counts)
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Hydro Morphine
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking - Oxy

Chowdhury and Viera were held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the 2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2216.

 

Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. "See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers" at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.

 

Media Inquiries:

Halton Regional Police Service
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905-825-4899
Email: corpcomm@haltonpolice.ca