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4th arrest in firearms seizure by Bancroft OPP

Bancroft OPP seized guns and ammo from two residences on April 20, 2023. Bancroft OPP

A fourth person has been arrested after police seized firearms in Bancroft, Ont., last week.

Bancroft OPP say an investigation led to the seizure of 10 firearms, a crossbow and ammunition after search warrants were executed at two residences in the town on April 20.

Read more: 3 arrested after guns, crossbow seized from Bancroft homes, OPP say

The investigation initially led to the arrest of three Bancroft residents who faced charges of unauthorized possession of a firearm — including eight counts for one suspect.

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On Tuesday, police said a fourth Bancroft resident has been charged as part of the investigation.

A 45-year-old man was charged with one count of unauthorized possession of a firearm.

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All four have been released on undertakings and are scheduled to appear in court in Bancroft on May 9.

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