Waterloo Region, Ontario – The Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) Direct Action Response Team (DART) has successfully seized a loaded handgun and drugs during a traffic stop investigation in Kitchener.
On May 31, 2024, at approximately 12:50 p.m., DART officers, who were on proactive patrol, conducted a traffic stop in the area of Fischer-Hallman Road and Victoria Street South. During the stop, the driver was arrested for obstructing police after providing a false name.
The subsequent investigation led to the discovery and seizure of a loaded handgun and several controlled substances, including suspected cocaine, oxycodone, cannabis, and hydromorphone. The seized property included the loaded handgun, suspected cocaine, oxycodone, cannabis, and hydromorphone.
As a result of the investigation, a 24-year-old male from Kitchener has been charged with several offenses. These include unauthorized possession of a firearm, careless storage of a firearm, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, possession of a prohibited device, unauthorized possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle, possession of a firearm with ammunition, tampering with a serial number, possession for the purpose of trafficking (three counts), obstructing police, and possession of cannabis for the purpose of distributing.
The accused was held in police custody pending a bail hearing.
The WRPS’ Direct Action Response Team is committed to the safety of all citizens through proactive initiatives and dedicated efforts to reduce crime in the community. This significant seizure highlights the ongoing efforts by WRPS to maintain public safety and prevent the distribution of illegal substances and firearms within the region. The proactive measures taken by DART officers demonstrate the importance of vigilant policing and community cooperation in addressing crime.
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