NEWS RELEASE
WATERLOO REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
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Waterloo Regional Police Service’s Direct Action Response Team (DART) seized a loaded handgun as a result of a traffic stop in Cambridge.
On Feb. 9, 2022, at approximately 9:20 p.m., an officer on proactive patrol conducted a traffic stop in the area of Hespeler Road and Pinebush Road for a suspected impaired driver.
Through investigation, a loaded handgun and drugs, including suspected fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine and oxycodone were seized. The approximate value of the seized drugs is over $11,000.
The driver and passenger, both 18-year-old males from Cambridge, were arrested and are facing numerous drugs and firearms charges, including:
- Possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking (four counts)
- Possess weapon for a dangerous purpose (two counts)
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Carrying concealed weapon
The arrested parties were held for a bail hearing.
The Waterloo Regional Police Service’s Direct Action Response Team is committed to the safety of all citizens through proactive initiatives. Members of the community are reminded that they can report suspicious activity anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.
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