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P.A. police arrest two, seize firearms drugs during traffic stop

By Lisa Joy, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A 40-year-old man faces 30 weapons-related charges after Prince Albert Integrated Crime Reduction Team conducted a vehicle stop Feb. 26.
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Prince Albert police arrested two people during a traffic stop and seized two firearms, methamphetamine, cash, ammunition, Gabapentin pills, bear spray, hydromorphone, a machete, a knife and currency in Canadian, American and Jamaican denominations. (Police photo)

By Lisa Joy, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 

A 40-year-old man faces 30 weapons-related charges after Prince Albert Integrated Crime Reduction Team conducted a vehicle stop Feb. 26.

Police learned that a man was suspected of being in possession of a firearm. They stopped the vehicle and discovered two firearms, methamphetamine, cash, ammunition, Gabapentin pills, bear spray, hydromorphone, a machete, and a knife. They also found Canadian, American and Jamaican currency. 

Police arrested Kevin Ackegan and a woman, 33, who was charged with possession of a controlled substance. She hasn’t appeared in court and her name hasn’t been released yet. 

Ackegan was remanded in custody and has a bail hearing scheduled for March 10 in Prince Albert provincial court. 

 

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