Royal Canadian Mounted Police: Wetaskiwin — Wetaskiwin RCMP Crime reduction Unit seize stolen firearm during traffic stop

Wetaskiwin — Wetaskiwin RCMP Crime reduction Unit seize stolen firearm during traffic stop

On Feb. 7, 2024, members of RCMP's Wetaskiwin Crime Reduction Unit were conducting proactive patrols in the city of Wetaskiwin. Officers stopped a Mazda 3 for a violation of the vehicle equipment regulation. During the traffic stop, officers observed open alcohol in the vehicle. Upon further search, police located a stolen KSG Shotgun with ammunition in the back seat as well as small amount of suspected Methamphetamine. The occupants were arrested.

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