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Man Arrested in Firearm Investigation,
Weston Road and Humber Boulevard area,
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Case #: 2026-2208113

The Toronto Police Service is making the public aware of an arrest made in a Firearm investigation.

On Monday, October 19, 2026, at approximately 3:13 p.m., members of 12 Division conducted a traffic stop in the Weston Road and Humber Boulevard area.

During the course of the investigation, officers conducted a search of the vehicle under the Cannabis Control Act.

Officers located and seized:

  • a loaded 40 caliber handgun
  • thirteen rounds of ammunition
  • a quantity of Fentanyl, Crack Cocaine and Cannabis
  • a quantity of Canadian currency

An image of the seized firearm has been released.

Meishon Hidalgo-Diaz, 24, of Toronto, was arrested and charged with:

  1. Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  2. Occupy motor vehicle with a firearm
  3. Possession of a loaded firearm
  4. Careless storage of a firearm
  5. Careless storage of ammunition
  6. Possession of a prohibited device
  7. Weapons Dangerous to the public peace
  8. Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available
  9. Possession for the purpose of Trafficking Schedule I substance  
  10. Possession for the purpose of Trafficking Schedule I substance Possession of proceeds of crime under
  11. Drive motor vehicle, fail to display two plates (HTA)
  12. Driving while under suspension  (HTA)

He was scheduled to appear in court at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre, 2201 Finch Avenue West, on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m, in room 402.  

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1200.


Corporate Communications for 12 Division

 

Man Arrested in Firearm Investigation,
Weston Road and Humber Boulevard area,
Image Released
Man Arrested in Firearm Investigation,
Weston Road and Humber Boulevard area, 
Image Released

 

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