A traffic stop in Barrie has resulted in the seizure of drugs and a loaded handgun.
Police say they stopped a vehicle in the area of Hwy 400 and Essa Road yesterday, when officers noticed a joint sitting in the driver’s lap.
They also determined the man was a suspended driver and he was taken into custody.
Police say a search of the vehicle resulted in officers locating a loaded 9mm Glock handgun, cocaine, fentanyl, crystal meth, cannabis and stolen licence plates.
A 28-year-old male from Brampton is now facing more than a dozen drug and weapons charges.
Charges include:
- Unauthorised Possession of a Firearm
- Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose
- Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing there is a firearm
- Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
- Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Firearm/ammunition
- Knowledge of unauthorised possession of firearm
- Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition
- Possession of firearm or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order
- Careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition
- 3 counts – Possession Schedule I Substance
- 3 counts – Possession Schedule I Substance for the purpose of trafficking
- Possession Property obtained by crime
- Driving While Under Suspension
- Having care or control of vehicle with cannabis readily available
The male was held in custody, awaiting a bail hearing.
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