SASKATOON – Four people are facing charges after firearms were seized during two separate traffic stops last night.
At approximately 10:15 p.m., April 21, police conducted a traffic stop in the area of Spark Avenue and Grant Street. The driver attempted to obstruct the officer by providing a false name. Further investigation found a loaded, sawed-off shotgun, ammunition, and additional identity documents belonging to other persons. Upon verifying the driver’s identity, it was learned he also had outstanding warrants. The 35-year-old man is facing 11 charges.
Then, shortly before 2 a.m., April 22, police stopped a vehicle in the 100 block of Avenue O South. Similar to the earlier stop, the 29-year-old male driver provided a false name to police. Further investigation then located a shotgun, 322 grams of crack cocaine, 263 grams of methamphetamine, scales, packaging and other paraphernalia associated to drug trafficking. Two female passengers, ages 30 and 38, were also taken into custody. The three are facing a total of 18 charges.