Imitation and prohibited weapons seized in Strathcona County traffic stop
Imitation guns and prohibited weapons were among the items seized as part of a traffic stop in Strathcona County last weekend.
Mounties stopped what they call a suspicious vehicle on Pembina Road at 12:47 a.m. on Saturday.
Police say the driver was attempting to hide a small bag in the vehicle.
The driver and the passenger were both arrested.
The vehicle was searched and police seized several imitation guns, prohibited weapons and a small quantity of drugs.
A 48-year-old Edmonton woman has been charged with possession of methamphetamine, unuathorized possession of a prohibited weapon, unauthorized possession of a motor vehicle and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
A 61-year-old Tofield man has been charged with possession of methamphetamine, two counts of unauthorized possession of a weapon, two counts of unauthorized possession of a motor vehicle and two counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
Both of the accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear in court in Sherwood Park on Oct. 23.
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