Grey Bruce OPP have charged a Saugeen Shores man with drug and weapon related offences after a stop during a RIDE program.
OPP say on Saturday, January 22nd at about 1:45 a.m., they were conducting a RIDE program on Highway 21 in Bruce County.
Police say a vehicle entered the RIDE program and an investigation commenced regarding an outstanding warrant, and failing to comply with court orders. As a result, both the driver, and passenger of the vehicle were placed under arrest.
Police seized several items pertaining to the offences including a loaded firearm, suspected fentanyl, and a quantity of cannabis.
Grey Bruce OPP have charged a 26 year old Saugeen Shores man with the following offences:
Two counts of unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
Two counts of possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
Two counts of possession of prohibited device or ammunition for dangerous purpose
Two counts of failure to comply with undertaking
Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
Possession break in instruments
Possession of a firearm knowing serial number has been tampered with
Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was prohibited or restricted weapon
Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was prohibited device or ammunition
Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm
Driving while under suspension
Possession of a schedule 1 substance – opioid
Possessing cannabis for the purpose of selling
Grey Bruce OPP have also charged a 19 year old Kitchener resident with the following offences:
Three counts of fail to comply with probation order
Two counts of unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
Two counts of possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
Two counts of possession of prohibited device or ammunition for dangerous purpose
Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
Possession break in instruments
Possession of a firearm knowing serial number has been tampered with
Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was prohibited or restricted weapon
Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was prohibited device or ammunition
Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm
Possession of a schedule 1 substance – opioid
Possessing cannabis for the purpose of selling
Both individuals were held pending bail hearings where they were remanded into custody. Both will be scheduled to appear in court at a later date.