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Man arrested carrying 2 samurai swords in downtown Oshawa: police

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Durham Regional Police say a man has been arrested and charged after officers found him carrying two samurai swords and an imitation firearm in downtown Oshawa.

Police say officers were on a foot patrol on Friday when they saw a man sitting outside a stairwell with two samurai swords on his lap.

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Police say the man was taken into custody without incident.

Along with the swords, police say officers seized several knives and an imitation firearm.

The 36-year-old man was charged with failure to comply with a probation order and possession of weapons dangerous to public peace.

Police say he was released on an undertaking.

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