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2 people arrested on firearms charges in Bedford

Police seized firearms and ammunition. Halifax Regional Police

Two people have been charged after police received a report of firearms that were believed to be improperly stored at a residence in Bedford, according to Halifax Regional Police.

Police said they searched a residence on William Borrett Terrace Thursday night and seized a number of firearms and ammunition.

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A man and woman were arrested without incident.

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According to authorities, a 32-year-old Bedford man is scheduled to appear in Halifax provincial court at a later date to face charges of unsafe storage of firearms (five counts), transportation of restricted firearms contrary to regulations and possession of a firearm in an unauthorized place.

A 27-year-old Bedford woman is also scheduled to appear in Halifax provincial court at later date to face charges of unsafe storage of firearms.

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