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Rifle, imitation handgun seized in truck by Saskatoon police

Saskatoon police said a rifle and an imitation handgun were among the items seized Tuesday morning in a truck. File / Global News

A man is facing a number of weapon charges after being pulled over by Saskatoon police.

Officers said a suspicious 1991 GMC 1500 with heavy damage was seen turning north onto Idylwyld Drive from Stanley Place on Tuesday morning.

They followed it to Avenue C North and 36th Street West where a traffic stop was made.

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Officers said the driver was arrested when a handgun was spotted on the passenger seat.

It was determined to be an imitation handgun.

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A search of the truck turned up a .22-calibre rifle, a knife, break and enter tools, and other homemade weapons, police said.

The 40-year-old Saskatoon man is facing 14 weapons and firearm-related charges.

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