A 36-year-old Cold Lake man is facing a handful of charges after police seized more than 70 long-barrel weapons and a crate of ammo following a traffic stop.
Mounties say they stopped the vehicle on 50 Avenue in Cold Lake just before 4 a.m. on August 19th. Police seized the vehicle pending the approval of a search warrant, with the driver receiving a 24-hour Immediate Roadside Sanction. The next day, a search warrant was approved and during a search of the vehicle, police seized 72 long-barrel firearms and a crate of ammunition. Police say at the time of the incident, the vehicle driver and lone vehicle occupant was subject to a 5-year firearms prohibition. Authorities say they also history of firearms-related offences.
The 36-year-old is now facing charges including possession of firearms contrary to order, Possession of a firearm when knowing possession unauthorized, and Resist/Obstruct Peace Officer.
