Munir Saleh, 23, found with gun, drugs, cash seized after driver found snoozing in Toronto's fashion district

A man found asleep at the wheel in Toronto’s Fashion District early Sunday faces a rash of drugs and gun charges.

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At around 9 a.m., Toronto Police officers were in the area of Queen St. W. and Denison Ave. when they spotted a man in a vehicle asleep in the driver’s seat. Police say he was “exhibiting signs of intoxication” and was arrested for impaired care and control of a vehicle. 

Cops allege a quantity of drugs — including crack cocaine, fentanyl and Vyvanse — as well as cash totalling $7,965 was found.

Drugs seized during the arrest of Munir Saleh, 23, of Kitchener, on Oct. 31, 2021 in Toronto.

Cash seized during the arrest of Munir Saleh, 23, of Kitchener, on Oct. 31, 2021 in Toronto.

Police also allegedly seized a loaded 9-mm Glock Model 17 pistol with four rounds in the magazine.

Munir Saleh, 23, of Kitchener, is charged possession for the purpose of trafficking crack, possession for the purpose of trafficking fentanyl, possession of a schedule 1 substance (Vyvanse), possession of the proceeds of crime, possession of a weapon, possession of a restricted weapon without authorization, use/handle/store a firearm carelessly, possession of a loaded regulated firearm, occupy motor vehicle with firearm, possession of a prohibited device, possess firearm while prohibited, and two counts of fail to comply with probation.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 416-808-1400, or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477).

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