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Shotgun, meth seized after Prince Albert stop man without valid driver’s licence

Police say they stopped a motorist without a valid driver’s licence in Prince Albert, Sask., before the discovery of a shotgun and methamphetamine. Prince Albert Police Service / Supplied

A 37-year-old man is facing drug and firearm charges in Prince Albert, Sask., after police conducted a vehicle stop on Tuesday.

At around 4:10 p.m. CT, officers stopped a motorist without a valid driver’s licence on 13th Street West.

Prince Albert police officials said the driver acted very suspiciously and tried to conceal something. The man was searched and found to have a baggie of methamphetamine.

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In addition, a sawed-off shotgun and .22-calibre magazine were located in the vehicle.

The Prince Albert man was arrested and faces charges that include possession of methamphetamine, eight firearm-related offences and one probation breach.

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He was scheduled to appear in provincial court on Wednesday.

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