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Police seize handgun, cocaine from pair attempting to flee Kitchener crash

Waterloo Regional Police say they seized this handgun as part of the investigation. Waterloo Regional Police

Waterloo Regional Police found more than they expected after tracking down a couple following a hit-and-run collision in Kitchener on Saturday morning.

Police say they were called to the area near Weber Street East at Borden Avenue at around 10 a.m. for reports of a hit-and-run collision.

Officers discovered that a UHaul truck had collided with a hydro pole, causing structural damage to the pole.

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They say they found the driver and passenger, who were attempting to flee the scene of the collision.

Police say they seized a replica handgun, a prohibited knife and suspected cocaine.

A 38-year-old man and 25-year-old woman, both of Kitchener, are facing several charges, including dangerous operation, as well as for drug- and weapons-related offences.

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