Five men from the Greater Toronto Area are facing charges after a police investigation into ongoing concerns about recreational shooting in Georgian Bay Township. Bracebridge OPP officers were out conducting patrols along Tower Road after receiving complaints from the public. During patrols on Sept. 26, police say five men between the ages of 22 and 27 were charged with disobeying a notice under the Public Lands Act. The legislation governs the use and management of public lands and forests in Ontario. Police say firearms-related incidents are taken seriously and that behaviour puts public safety at risk will not be tolerated. The OPP is reminding anyone using public lands to familiarize themselves with the rules and regulations and to expect continued patrols and enforcement.
