Man arrested after loaded gun seized in Surrey traffic stop, police say

A Surrey Police Service patch is seen on an officer's uniform in Surrey, B.C., on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

A 24-year-old man is facing several firearm-related charges after police seized a loaded gun during a traffic stop in Surrey’s City Centre neighbourhood Monday evening.

The Surrey Police Service said officers stopped a vehicle just before 8 p.m. for a “traffic-related infraction” near 146 Street and 108 Avenue.

Police said one of the occupants was arrested after officers discovered he was in possession of a firearm.

Gurwinder Singh has since been charged with several offences, including possession of a loaded restricted or prohibited firearm, carrying a concealed weapon and careless storage of a firearm.

He is also charged with occupying a vehicle knowing there is a prohibited firearm inside, possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm without a licence and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

Police said Singh remains in custody pending a bail hearing.