City police seized a firearm from a man who was involved in an altercation in downtown Barrie during the early morning hours of Saturday.
Officers received the report at about 1 a.m. and found the man in the area of Mulcaster and Dunlop streets, where he was found to be in possession of a loaded handgun, drugs and cash.
An 18-year-old Pickering, Ont., man was subsequently arrested and has been charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, carrying a concealed weapon, unauthorized possession of a firearm and possession of an illegal drug for the purpose of trafficking.
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The man is being held for bail.
Police say CCTV cameras in the downtown area were “instrumental” in helping officers to find the suspect.
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