Six people arrested after gunshots ring out in Caledon

Six individuals face numerous firearm-related charges after gunshots were reported in Caledon early Friday.

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Ontario Provincial Police say officers from their the Caledon detachment responded to a call for the sound of gunshots in the Madawaska and McCormack Rds. area shortly after 2 a.m.

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Two people were arrested.

Later in the day, cops arrested several others from within a residence with help from members of their Emergency Response Team, Canine Unit, and Tactics and Rescue Unit.

Police allege several prohibited firearms and ammunition were subsequently seized.

An OPP armoured vehicle is seen in Caledon during a weapons investigation on Friday. Photo by Handout /OPP Caledon

A 25-year-old from Cambridge has been charged with possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to a prohibition order, unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm, possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm, possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition, and failing to comply with a release order.

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Four others from Caledon, ranging in age from 20 to 23, and a 23-year old from Brampton have been charged with possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition, unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm, and possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm.

Cops say the investigation is ongoing.