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Semi-automatic rifle, ammunition seized during execution of search warrant: London police

On Nov. 10, 2022, members of the London Police Service seized a semi-automatic rifle and 68 rounds of ammunition following a search warrant at a London, Ont. residence. (Source: London Police Service) On Nov. 10, 2022, members of the London Police Service seized a semi-automatic rifle and 68 rounds of ammunition following a search warrant at a London, Ont. residence. (Source: London Police Service)
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A London, Ont. man is facing numerous charges Thursday after he was found to allegedly be in possession of a semi-automatic rifle and 68 rounds of ammunition, despite not holding a licence, police say.

According to a press release from the London Police Service (LPS), member of the LPS Guns and Gangs Section, with help from the Emergency Response Unit and Canine Unit, executed a search warrant at a residence in the area of Viscount Road and Andover Drive in London on Thursday.

Police say the following items were seized:

  • Savage model 64F .22 calibre semi-automatic long rifle
  • 68 rounds of .22 calibre ammunition
  • Loaded .22 calibre magazine

As a result of the investigation, a 26-year-old man from London has been charged with the following offences:

  • Store firearm, prohibited firearm or prohibited device in a careless manner
  • Store ammunition in a careless manner
  • Possess firearm while knowingly not being the holder of a licence
  • Possess firearm other than restricted or prohibited knowingly not holding a licence
  • Possess firearm while prohibited

The accused is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday in relation to the charges. 

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