Fort Saskatchewan man accused of trafficking weapons
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A Fort Saskatchewan man has been charged after multiple illegal weapons, including several firearms designed for military use, were found at his home.
Police executed a search warrant at his home and on his vehicle on Feb. 13, seizing:
- two prohibited automatic rifles;
- one prohibited semi-automatic rifle;
- one prohibited automatic handgun;
- one restricted handgun;
- two non-restricted semi-automatic rifles;
- one non-restricted shotgun;
- 33 prescribed prohibited magazines; and
- four bayonets.
The 33-year-old was arrested and charged with 16 Criminal Code charges, including possession of a prohibited weapon and weapons trafficking.
He was scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday in Edmonton.
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