Kingston police conducted a welfare check on Wednesday that led to a major firearms seizure.
Officers arrived at a home near Wellington and Gore streets to check on an individual’s well-being. Inside, police say they found a large number of firearms and ammunition, including a loaded AK-47 and magazines, carelessly stored.
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The individual returned while police were at the scene. Once assured of their safety, they were arrested for multiple firearms offences.
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The provincial weapons enforcement unit was called in, and further evidence was seized.
A 53-year-old Kingston resident now faces several weapons charges and is held for a bail hearing.
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