RCMP seize 19 weapons, thousands of rounds of ammo in central P.E.I.
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The execution of a search warrant at a Springfield, P.E.I., home on Wednesday has led to several charges against a 33-year-old man, Prince District RCMP said in a news release.
A total of 19 weapons were seized, including 17 shotguns and rifles and what police called "two restricted hand guns." Officers also found "thousands of rounds of ammunition" as well as a machine designed to reload ammunition into weapons.
"Many of the weapons were loaded and not stored safely," RCMP said in the news release, issued Thursday morning.
"This is a significant seizure of weapons and ammunition, randomly placed throughout a home and easily accessible," Supt. Kevin Lewis, the acting commanding officer of the RCMP in Prince Edward Island, was quoted as saying in the release.
The man who was the focus of the search warrant was charged with:
He will remain in custody until a court appearance, the news release said.
"This seizure of firearms greatly contributes to making the Island a safer place," Lewis was quoted as saying.
The search operation involved Prince District RCMP as well as RCMP Provincial General Investigation Services officers.
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