A 46-year-old man from Toronto has been arrested and charged in connection with a firearm investigation after being stopped by police in North York.

According to authorities, the suspect skipped court and had a warrant out for his arrest. He was spotted in the area of Jane Street and Shoreham Drive, near Driftwood Avenue on Thursday.

Officers say they attempted to stop the man when he began to flee the scene on foot.

Police eventually caught up with him and placed the suspect under arrest.

Upon searching his body, officers say he was allegedly in possession of a handgun, a loaded magazine and a quantity of drugs.

He has been identified as Neal Douglas, 46, of Toronto and was charged with 12 offences, including: • Fail to Attend Court/Undertaking • Possess Firearm Without Holding a

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