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Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police seize suspected drugs and a loaded firearm as a result of a traffic stop in Kitchener.
On January 7, 2023, at approximately 1:15 p.m., officers from WRPS’ Neighbourhood Policing Central Division conducted a traffic stop in the area of Kinzie Avenue and Weber Street East.
Through the investigation, suspected fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine were seized. A loaded firearm was also seized.
As a result of the investigation, a 43-year-old Kitchener male was arrested and charged with:
- Possession for the purpose trafficking (four counts)
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm in a vehicle
- Possession of a loaded restricted firearm
- Tampering with serial number
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Fail to comply with release order
- Possession contrary to order (four counts)
A 42-year-old Kitchener female was arrested and charged with:
- Possession for the purpose trafficking (four counts)
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Carry concealed weapon
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm in a vehicle
- Possession of a loaded restricted firearm
- Tampering with serial number
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Obstruct Police
A 41-year-old Kitchener female was arrested and charged with:
- Possession for the purpose trafficking (four counts)
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm in a vehicle
- Possession of a loaded restricted firearm
- Tampering with serial number
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
A 51-year-old Kitchener male was arrested and charged with:
- Possession for the purpose trafficking (four counts)
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm in a vehicle
- Possession of a loaded restricted firearm
- Tampering with serial number
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
All four individuals were held for a bail hearing. The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 519-570-9777.
To provide anonymous information, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.
Occ: 23-006078 (921)
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Waterloo Regional Police Service
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519-570-9777 (WRPS) ext. 8188
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