FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, August 9, 2019 10:49am
(Ottawa) –Two handguns were seized and three men were arrested during a traffic stop early this morning.
At about 1 a.m., officers from P.I.V.O.T. observed a vehicle driving erratically on Lorry Greenberg Drive and engaged in a traffic stop.
The driver and two passengers were arrested for offences under the Highway Traffic Act, Liquor License Act and for obstructing police. During the arrest, a loaded Smith & Wesson 38 Special Revolver and a Ruger P95 9mm were seized from the vehicle.
Three men are facing multiple charges.
Update on charges to follow.
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