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Bradford man one of four arrested on gun, drug charges

Police say stop of speeding vehicle in Huntsville turns up Glock 9MM handgun, meth, crack cocaine, suspected fentanyl
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HUNTSVILLE - The Ontario Provincial Police have charged four people, including one suspect from Bradford, and seized a loaded firearm along with drugs from a vehicle stopped for speeding on Highway 11 in Huntsville. 

On Sunday at around 11:50 p.m., an officer stopped a vehicle for speeding on Highway 11. 

Following an investigation, four males in the vehicle were arrested and a loaded Glock 9mm handgun and baton were located.

Also seized were 582.5 grams of methamphetamine, 46 grams of crack-cocaine and 67 grams of suspected fentanyl, police said in a news release.

Three suspect from Brampton and one from Bradford were charged with:

  • Possession of Schedule 1 for the Purpose of Trafficking, CDSA 5(2) X 4
  • Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose CC 88 X 2
  • Possession of Prohibited Device or ammunition for Dangerous Purpose CC 88
  • Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammo CC 95(1)
  • Possession of Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm CC 95 (1)
  • Occupant of Motor Vehicle knowing there was Firearm CC 94
  • Occupant of Motor Vehicle knowing there was a Prohibited Device or Ammunition CC 94
  • Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition CC 92(2)
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm CC 91(1)
  • Breach of Firearms Regulations - Transport Firearm or Restricted Weapon CC 86(2)
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000 CC 354(1)(a)

One of the suspects was also charged with failure to comply with a release order.

One was also charged with carrying a concealed weapon.

Three of the males were held for bail and one male released on an undertaking.