Prohibited firearms seized after arrest of Southwold man

CTV News

07-07-2025

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Police have seized multiple prohibited firearms and substances, following the arrest of a Southwold man on July 4.
After a warrant of arrest was issued for him in May, the 32-year-old suspect was located and arrested in Southwold for previous and additional charges.
Following a search of his residence in Southwold, associated business and vehicle, police seized numerous prohibited firearms, ammunition and drugs:
Winchester Wildcat .22 calibre rifle
Smith & Wesson MP15 .223 calibre rifle
Anderson MFG AM15 .223 calibre rifle
Hugtek LVR357 .357 calibre rifle
Altered assault rifle .223 calibre
Ruger bold action 5.56 x 2
Beretta 1301 12-gauge shotgun
Glock 9mm handgun x 2
32 loaded magazines with assorted types of ammunition (totaling 769 rounds of ammunition)
Two additional tins of assorted bulk quantities of ammunitions
125 grams of suspected cocaine, value $12,500
116 grams of suspected crack cocaine, value $11,600
Six rounds of loose ammunition (shotgun shells)
12-gauge shotgun
40 rounds of shotgun shells
Loaded 9mm handgun
The man was initially wanted for crimes involving a female victim. This led to charges of criminal harassment by way of repeated communication, unauthorized possession of a firearm, pointing a firearm and possession of a weapon.
The suspect has been additionally charged with:
31 counts of possession of a prohibited or restricted weapon or prohibited device
Seven counts of possess restricted or prohibited firearm knowingly not holding a licence
Five counts of possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition
Four counts of careless storage of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition
Two counts of possession of a firearm knowing serial number has been tampered with
Two counts of possess of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking
The accused is in custody and is scheduled to reappear in London court on July 8.