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Courtesy Medicine Hat Police

Weapons seized during traffic stop in the city

Sep 10, 2022 | 7:12 AM

Medicine Hat, AB–Medicine Hat Police discovered several weapons inside a vehicle during a traffic stop on Friday night.

Officers had conducted the stop on a known adult male who was wanted on an outstanding warrant.

The weapons found inside were within access of the occupants.

The male was taken into custody and seized a rifle, cross bow, machete, knives, and a pellet pistol.

He was being held in custody on the follow matters:

• Criminal Warrant

• Careless storage of a firearm

• Possessing a firearm in a motor vehicle

• Possession of a weapon dangerous (machete)

• Possession of a prohibited weapon (crossbow)

A bail hearing will be held within the next 24 hours where the man’s detention or release will be determined.