Waterloo Regional Police arrested a man in Kitchener Wednesday after he was allegedly found with a Taser that resembled a cell phone.
Police say they were called to the area of King Street East and Ottawa Street at around midnight after someone reported a man with a weapon.
Upon arrival, police say officers seized the weapon.
After looking over the weapon, police determined it to be fully functional and capable of injuring, immobilizing or incapacitating a person or animal.
A 45-year-old Kitchener man is facing several charges including possession of a prohibited device.
Police are also warning residents that types of weapons which resemble common electronic devices exist.
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