Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) officers have seized a handgun gun and counterfeit cash after a traffic stop in Oakville.

On January 31, 2024, at approx. 2:30 am HRPS officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Dundas Street West and Proudfoot Trail in Oakville. Investigation at the scene determined the driver of the vehicle to a prohibited driver and in breach of a court order. Police also located a handgun and a large quantity of counterfeit currency inside the vehicle. 

Bennet Tagoe (30) of No Fixed Address was arrested and has been charged with the following:

  • Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
  • Possession Counterfeit Money (2 counts)
  • Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
  • Carry Concealed Weapon
  • Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle
  • Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Weapon
  • Careless use of Firearm
  • Possess a Firearm Knowing Serial Number has been Altered, Defaced, Removed or Tampered With
  • Possession of Break in Instruments
  • Possess Counterfeit Instruments
  • Possession of Firearm, Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order (2 counts)
  • Fail to Comply with Probation
  • Interfere with Traffic (HTA)
  • Driving while Under Suspension (HTA)
  • Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle (HTA)
  • Fail to surrender insurance card (HTA)

At the time of his arrest, Bennet Tagoe was on a Release Order with conditions not to possess any weapons.

Tagoe was held in custody pending a bail hearing in Milton.

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