Two guns seized by Ottawa Police in two incidents in the past 24 hours

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Friday, October 4, 2019          3:04pm

(Ottawa)—Since yesterday, the Ottawa Police Service has seized two guns in separate incidents across Ottawa.

This morning, Frontline patrol officers responded to a shooting on Gaultois Avenue in Orleans to reports of gunshots fired at a residence. A suspect vehicle was located and officers conducted a high risk arrest. A handgun was seized during the arrest. Two people, one men and one woman, are facing multiple firearms charges.  No one was injured in the shooting.

On October 3^rd, Bikes and Beats officers stopped a vehicle near a known problem address in the Vanier area. During the investigation, officers noticed evidence of drug use contrary to the Cannabis Control Act. A handgun was also found in the vehicle. All three occupants were arrested, two men and one woman, and have been charged by the Guns and Gangs Section with numerous firearms-related offences.

Ottawa Police efforts continues to make our streets safer for everyone.

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