Several guns seized during searches of Calgary homes, vehicles: police

Rifles seized by Calgary police during an investigation in south Calgary. (Supplied: Calgary Police Service)

A Calgary man is facing charges after police seized multiple guns during searches of vehicles and homes in south Calgary.

Police launched their investigation after a pedestrian found a loaded handgun and cellphone while walking on a trail south of Canada Olympic Park in July.

Police determined the items belonged to a man who they believed was in possession of several other guns.

After months of investigation, officers executed searches on three vehicles and three homes on Oct. 29.

The homes were located in the 8000 block of Wentworth Drive S.W., 100 block of Mahogany Centre S.E. and 1100 block of Mahogany Boulevard S.E.

Police arrested the suspect and a woman associated with him inside one of the residences.

Several items were seized, including:

A 31-year-old Calgary man is facing a dozen charges related to possessing firearms.

He is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 20.

The woman who was arrested was released without charges.

Anyone who witnesses suspicious activity is asked to report it to police by calling 403-266-1234 or 911 for a crime in progress. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers.