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