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2 people charged for allegedly discharging smoke canister inside Union Station

A Toronto Police Services logo is shown at headquarters, in Toronto, on Friday, August 9, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

Toronto police have charged two people accused of discharging a smoke canister inside Union Station on New Year’s Day.

Police said the incident happened as a demonstration was happening inside the downtown transit terminal.

The station was filled with smoke, which caused safety concerns, the police said.

Two people were arrested on Friday as a result of the investigation. They have been identified as 31-year-old Ahmad Hassan Hajahmad and 24-year-old Nabil Suheil Jalbout.

Both are facing one count of mischief interfere with the lawful use of property.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact them at 416-808-3500 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477) at www.222tips.com.