Two people are facing charges connected to the seizure of a loaded handgun, which is believed to be stolen.
According to RCMP, on Saturday RCMP officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle, which was said to be running without daytime running lights. Police are said to have seen unstamped tobacco in the vehicle resulting in the arrest of the two occupants. The vehicle was subsequently searched, at which time it is alleged police located and seized the gun; it was later determined to be stolen.
According to officials, a 49-year-old from Grande Prairie and a 32-year-old from Hythe were both arrested and face multiple charges including the careless storage of a firearm and possession of a restricted weapon.
The 49-year-old has been remanded into custody, while the 32-year-old was released. Both suspects are scheduled to appear in court later in June.
