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Charlottetown Police Services Street Crime Unit arrested a male yesterday morning (Nov 8) in relation to an ongoing drug investigation. Officers executed a search warrant on the vehicle that the male was arrested in and a firearm with ammunition was located.
As a result of the investigation, a 30 year old male has been charged with six (6) firearm related offences; Unlawful possession of a restricted weapon, unlawful transportation of a restricted weapon, unlawful possession of a restricted weapon with ammunition, possession of a restricted weapon without a license, possession of a weapon for dangerous purposes and possession of a weapon while prohibited.
In addition to the firearm charges, the accused is also facing a charge under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act; possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking. This charge stems from a residential search warrant executed in June and resulted with a quantity of drugs seized at that time.
The accused has been remanded in custody and will appear in Provincial Court tomorrow.
