Firearms Seized, Charges Laid

Seized Firearms, Ammo and pellet guns

Media Release – Guns Seized in Port Elgin

On June 30^th the Saugeen Shores Police engaged into a firearms investigation involving a 29 year old Port Elgin man.

The investigation led officers to Port Elgin address where firearms were seized.

Items seized:

• 762mm rifle
• sawed-off bolt action rifle and magazine (prohibited firearm)
• 14 rounds of ammunition
• Mini-Uzi semi-auto .177 BB gun
• .177 cal pellet gun with sawed off stock

A 29 year old Port Elgin man has been charged with:

1. Careless Storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition CC86(1)
2. Breach of Firearms Regulation - Store Firearm or Restricted Weapon CC86(2)
3. Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm CC91(1)
4. Possession of Firearm knowing the Serial Number has been Tampered with CC108(1)(b)

He was held in custody for a bail hearing.

Sergeant Andy Evans

Media Relations Officer