NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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TOWN OF NEW TECUMSETH, ADJALA-TOSORONTIO & ESSA TOWNSHIPS – Members of the Nottawasaga Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid charges against a Barrie resident in relation to an ongoing gun trafficking investigation.
On Monday, June 1, 2020, members of the Nottawasaga CSCU executed a search warrant at a residence in Barrie resulting in an arrest and seizure of multiple firearms and ammunition.
A 34-year-old male from Barrie has been charged with:
- Trafficking in Firearm, Weapon, Device or Ammunition, contrary to s. 99 of the Criminal Code of Canada (CC) - two counts;
- Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition, contrary to s.86(1) CC - five counts;
- Lost Firearm or Weapon Not Reported, contrary to s.105(1)(a) CC;
- Find Firearm or Weapon Not Reported, contrary to s.105(1)(b) CC;
- Transfer Firearm, Prohibited or Restricted Weapon without Authority, contrary to s.101 CC; and
- Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition, contrary to s.92(2) CC - two counts.
The name of the accused and scheduled court date are being withheld to protect the integrity of the ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information regarding criminal activity is asked to contact the Nottawasaga OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). When you contact Crime Stoppers you remain anonymous, you will never have to testify and you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.
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