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More than 200 firearms seized after traffic stop in Waterloo

A Guelph man has been charged after police found a driver had firearms and ammunition in his vehicle during a traffic stop in Waterloo.

Guelph man faces charges of careless use of firearm, transporting a firearm or restricted weapon

A pile of more than 50 rifles with beige tags on them in a room at a police detachment
Police say a Guelph man faces charges after firearms and ammunition were spotted in his vehicle during a traffic stop in Waterloo on Friday night. Officers seized more guns as part of the investigation at a home in Guelph on Saturday. (Waterloo Regional Police Service)

A Guelph, Ont., man is facing several charges after police seized more than 200 firearms as part of an investigation following a traffic stop in Waterloo.

Officers stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation in the area of Weber Street N. and Bridgeport Road E. on Friday at approximately 7:20 p.m. and during the stop, saw firearms and ammunition in the vehicle.

In total, 17 firearms were seized from the vehicle.

On Saturday, officers completed a search warrant at a home in Guelph where they found 156 improperly stored firearms and 60 firearms that are under public safety provisions of the Criminal Code.

As well, police say alarge quantity of ammunition, magazinesand firearm parts were seized.

Hand guns tagged by police on the floor
This photo shows a number of guns that were seized by police as part of an investigation that was started after a traffic stop in Waterloo Friday night. (Waterloo Regional Police Service)

A 39-year-old Guelph man has been charged withcareless use of a firearm and transport firearm or restricted weapon. Police say more charges are pending.