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Firearms and ammunition seized in London

A London man is facing charges after firearms and ammunition were seized on Nov. 28, 2023. (Source: London police) A London man is facing charges after firearms and ammunition were seized on Nov. 28, 2023. (Source: London police)
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A London man is facing several charges after police seized several weapons on Tuesday.

Around 9:50 a.m., officers used a search warrant at a home in the area of Hastings Drive and Milford Crescent.

The following items were seized

  • Tokarev TT 33 semi-automatic 7.62 mm x 25 mm pistol
  • Three empty 7.62 mm x 25 mm magazines
  • Denix replica double barrel Derringer pistol, with a barrel length less than 105 mm pistol (prohibited weapon)
  • Several rounds of 7.62 mm x 25 mm ammunition
  • Several rounds of 9 mm ammunition
  • Several rounds of slug ammunition
  • 3 air pellet pistols
  • One expandable baton
  • Three pepper spray canisters

A 30-year-old has been charged with three counts of careless storage of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition and two counts of possess restricted or prohibited firearm knowingly not holding a license and registration certificate.

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to re-appear in London court on Dec. 1.

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