Two loaded handguns, drugs seized by Brantford police

Brantford police say they seized two loaded handguns and $10,489 worth in illicit drugs from a Diana Avenue residence.

On May 14 around 11 p.m. police were called to a disturbance at Diana Avenue and Blackburn Drive where a man was seen pointing a gun at another person.

Soon after police arrested a man and a woman.

Police sought a warrant and the residence was searched. Tactical officers from the emergency response team and the K9 unit helped at the scene.

Police said they found:

• Two loaded handguns

• Approximately 635 grams of suspected Psilocybin (mushrooms) worth about $6,989

• Approximately 30 grams of suspected cocaine worth about $3,000

• Suspected Hydrocodone worth about $500

A 26-year-old Toronto man faces 15 charges, including multiple firearm offences and uttering threats to cause death.

A 26-year-old Brantford woman faces three possession for the purpose of trafficking charges for cocaine, Hydrocodone and Psilocybin.

Nicole O'Reilly is a Hamilton-based reporter covering crime and justice for The Spectator. Reach her via email: noreilly@thespec.com