Toronto's youth firearm arrests surge by 161% in 2 years, police say gangs recruiting more young people

Youth firearm arrests in Toronto have skyrocketed by 161 per cent over the past two years, new data shows, and police say the uptick is happening as gangs increasingly look to recruit young people. 

Toronto's youth firearm arrests surge by 161% in 2 years, police say gangs recruiting more young people
Handgun seized by Toronto police 2

Youth firearm arrests in Toronto have skyrocketed by 161 per cent over the past two years, new data shows, and police say the uptick is happening as gangs increasingly look to recruit young people.