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Sawed-off shotgun seized during early morning traffic stop in central Hamilton :police

Hamilton police say they confiscated a sawed-off shot gun on Feb. 13, 2023 from a driver in the city centre. Global News

A driver is facing multiple charges after a sawed-off shotgun was seized from his vehicle in central Hamilton on Sunday morning.

Police say the accused was stopped around 5 a.m.. the area of Barton Street and Sanford Avenue after tips from the public concerning an impaired driver.

Police say a sawed-off shotgun was seized from a vehicle during a traffic stop in central Hamilton on Feb. 12, 2023. Hamilton Police

A search of his vehicle turned up the illegal firearm.

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The 37-year-old is facing seven charges, including driving impaired, possession of an unauthorized firearm and failing to comply with a probation order.

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