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10 arrested, 3 rescued in Brampton, Ont., kidnapping investigation: police

Police say they found 3 alleged kidnapping victims in a residence on Dec. 17. The 10 people accused face multiple charges, including kidnapping, assault causing bodily harm, forcible confinement and various firearms offences.

The accused face multiple charges, including kidnapping, assault causing bodily harm and forcible confinement

An image of the Peel Regional Police crest on an officer's jacket.
Peel Regional Police say the 10 accused were held for special bail hearings at a Brampton court. (Michael Charles Cole/CBC)

Police say 10 people were arrested at a Brampton, Ont., residence where officers rescued three people who had been allegedly kidnapped.

Peel Regional Police say the accused face several charges, including kidnapping, assault causing bodily harm, forcible confinement and various firearms offences.

Police say officers investigating a kidnapping went into the residence near Kennedy Road and Conservation Road on Dec. 17 and rescued three people found inside.

They say officers carried out search warrants and seized two handguns and ammunition.

Police say the 10 accused were held for special bail hearings at a Brampton court.

In a news release late Monday, police did not offer any further details about the investigation and did not immediately respond to requests for comment.