Youth charged after loaded firearm, drugs found on bus in Waterloo

Waterloo regional police have arrested and charged a Cambridge youth after a loaded firearm wasfound on a bus near Conestoga Mall late last week.

Police said drugs and the fire arm were found in a bag that was left unattended just before midnight on Thursday.

The youth, who was arrested Friday faces a total of 17 charges, police said.

Police also seized several types of controlled substances, including suspected cocaine, currency and ammunition.