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Homemade handgun, drugs seized in Calgary traffic stop

A homemade handgun seized during a Calgary traffic stop. Calgary Police Service

Calgary police have charged a Calgary man after drugs and weapons were found in a vehicle officers pulled over.

Officers stopped a vehicle they determined was registered to a person whose license was expired in the area of 26 Avenue and 36 Street S.E. on Monday, Nov. 18.

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Two men were arrested at the time, police said. When officers searched the car, they found several weapons including a homemade gun.

Police also seized:

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  • 13.5 grams of methamphetamine
  • 4.7 grams of fentanyl
  • A pellet gun
  • A large baton
  • .22 calibre ammunition
  • A machete
  • Bear spray
  • A bag with mask, gloves, tape, pliers and zip ties

Investigators said the items seized belonged to the passenger of the vehicle. The driver was released without charges and given a summons.

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Matthew David Nemes, 28, was charged with 11 different offences including carrying a concealed weapon, having a weapon for a dangerous purpose and possessing a controlled substance.

He is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 5.

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