5 Quebec residents face 22 charges after northern Ont. gun bust
Five people from Quebec are facing a combined 22 charges after Ontario Provincial Police discovered a loaded firearm during a traffic stop on Highway 101 near Matheson.
The incident occurred shortly before midnight on July 1, when officers with OPP's South Porcupine detachment pulled over a vehicle.
Authorities said, in a news release Wednesday even, their investigation led to the discovery of a loaded firearm inside the vehicle.
Multiple arrests, 22 charges laid
As a resulted of the incident, the driver, a 20-year-old man from Laval, Que., was charged with forgery, impersonation with intent to avoid arrest, occupying a motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm, possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition, possession of a firearm contrary to a prohibition order, drug possession (cocaine,) obstructing a peace officer, driving with cannabis readily available, and speeding.
A 19-year-old man also from Laval, faces charges of possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm, obstructing a peace officer, and three counts of failing to comply with a release order.
A 30-year-old woman from Lasalle, Que., was charged with occupying a motor vehicle knowing there was a prohibited weapon, unauthorized possession of a weapon, and possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm.
A 22-year-old from Beaconsfield, Que., faces charges of possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm and occupying a motor vehicle knowing there was a prohibited weapon.
A 17-year-old from Ste-Julienne, Que., whose identity is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, was charged with possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm, occupying a motor vehicle knowing there was a prohibited weapon, and unauthorized possession of a weapon.
No further details about the circumstances of the traffic stop or the type of firearm have been released.
Held pending bail hearing
All five individuals were held in police custody pending bail hearings.
In a related social media post, acting OPP Sgt. Michelle Simard highlighted the arrests as a victories for 'public safety' and 'crime prevention.'
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