Prince Albert police say a driver was stopped with ammunition strapped to his chest and numerous weapons charges have been laid.
At around 10:15 a.m. CT on March 24, patrol officers stopped a vehicle in the 900-block of 4th Street East due to a Traffic Safety Act investigation.
Police officials said the operator of the vehicle was acting suspiciously and could not produce a valid driver’s licence. He was brought to the police vehicle for further questioning.
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It appeared the 37-year old man, from Saskatoon, had something concealed so officers handcuffed him and found he had a pouch of ammunition strapped to his chest.
Officials said the vehicle was searched and a sawed-off shotgun was found hidden under a blanket on the middle console.
A female passenger was also arrested for outstanding warrants in Saskatoon. The 27-year-old Prince Albert woman was searched and police found a small baggie of meth on her person.
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They are both facing numerous weapons charges that include possession of a loaded prohibited firearm, defacing a serial number on a firearm and possession of brass knuckles for a purpose dangerous to the public peace.
The woman was also charged with four breaches of prior court orders and possession of meth.
Both were scheduled to make their first court appearance on Monday.