Guns, thousands of rounds of ammunition seized as a result of hit-and-run crash

Firearms and ammunition seized by RCMP in Fort McMurray, Alta. (Credit: RCMP)

Multiple guns and thousands of rounds of ammunition were seized as a result of a hit-and-run crash in Fort McMurray.

The crash happened on Manning Avenue in the downtown area of Fort McMurray at 8:52 a.m. on Feb. 25.

Mounties were searching for a black 2011 Chevrolet Silverado pickup, which was found shortly after the crash in the Gregoire area.

Police say the driver of the truck showed signs of impairment.

He was arrested and the pickup was seized, at which point police found an unsecured gun on the backseat of the truck.

An investigation into the gun led police to get a warrant for the driver’s house in the Gregoire area.

The following items were seized during the warrant execution:

• firearms including rifles, a semi-automatic rifle, a shotgun;
• thousands of rounds of ammunition;
• firearms scopes; and
• firearms magazines.

A 65-year-old Fort McMurray man has been charged with the following:

• operation while impaired;
• operation while impaired exceeding 80mg;
• seven counts unauthorized possession of a firearm;
• two counts careless use of a firearm; and
• fail to remain at the scene of an accident.

He has been released from custody with a court date on Wednesday in Fort McMurray.