Police charged a 32-year-old in connection to an investigation that saw more than 10 charges laid.
The month-long investigation led to the Ottawa resident’s arrest after officers searched two homes in Ottawa south last week.
During the searches they found:
- Over 7 kg of illicit drugs and precursors, including cocaine, crack cocaine, methamphetamine, and oxycodone
- .40 calibre handgun with extended magazines
- Large quantity of ammunition
- Bulletproof vest
- Cell phones
- Large amount of Canadian currency
Police say due to the ongoing investigation they are not releasing the gender or name of the person.
The accused is charged with using/handling/storing a gun carelessly, possesses weapon for dangerous to public, fail to comply with release order, firearm without holding licence and schedule I substance. In total there were 16 offences laid against the person.
Anyone with information about the possession, manufacturing or trafficking of illegal firearms or illicit drugs are asked to contact the Guns and Gangs Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 5050, or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or crimestoppers.ca.
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