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A report of road rage east of Calgary led police to a stash of prohibited and illegally stored firearms in the city.
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Strathmore RCMP said on Sept. 10 they received a report of a gun being brandished at the occupants of another vehicle on the highway. 1 east of Calgary.
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“Twelve were classified as restricted, 10 were classified as prohibited and several prohibited devices were seized, including magazines capable of holding more than the permitted number of rounds,” the RCMP said.
“The majority of restricted or prohibited firearms were not registered.”
Long guns seized from Calgary man’s home after road rage incident. Photo by Strathmore RCMP
Trevor Hauck, 51, of Calgary, is charged with pointing a firearm, unsafe storage of a firearm, carrying a concealed weapon, using a firearm in the commission of a felony, possession a prohibited weapon knowing it to be unauthorized and unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon. device
He has been released on conditions and will appear in court at a later date, say the RCMP, who added that more charges are likely.
They say the whistleblowers did the right thing by backing off and reporting an incident that could have easily escalated.
“It’s fortunate that no one was harmed … it was the driving factor for the immediate response and subsequent search of the residence to prevent further crime,” said Sgt. Mark Wielgosz.
“The charges and disposition of the seized firearms will thereafter be decided by the courts.”
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