Belleville police charged three people and seized a gun and drugs during a traffic stop in the downtown late Friday night.
While speaking with the occupants, officers detected a strong odour of cannabis and began a search.
Police seized an open bag containing cannabis and located a firearm in the waistband of one of the male occupants.
Miciah Williams, a 21-year-old Scarborough man, was charged with:
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Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm
Kael Davis, a 22-year-old Toronto man, was charged with:
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Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm
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Drive with a held communications device
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Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available
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Fail to have insurance card
Both accused were released on an undertaking with a court date in February:
Austin Wright, a 24-year-old Newcastle man, was charged with:
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Possession of weapon for a dangerous purpose
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Carrying a concealed weapon
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Careless use of a firearm
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Unauthorized possession of a firearm
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Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm
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Possession of firearm contrary to prohibition order
He was held for a bail hearing.
