A loaded Tauras 22 LR handgun seized by London police, November 29, 2023. Photo provided by London police. A loaded Tauras 22 LR handgun seized by London police, November 29, 2023. Photo provided by London police.
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Loaded gun seized during arrest of wanted London teen

Weapons and drug-related charges have been laid against a 16-year-old London boy.

Members of the Provincial Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement Unit, made up of OPP and London police officers, arrested the teen after finding him in a vehicle in the area of Taylor Road and Sevilla Park Place Wednesday afternoon.

He was wanted on an outstanding warrant.

During his arrest, police seized a loaded handgun, 84 hydromorphone pills, and over $4,000 in cash.

The teen, who cannot be named because of his age, is now additionally charged with 9 offences including possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking, possession of a loaded regulated firearm, occupying a vehicle with a firearm, and failure to comply with a sentence order.

He remains in police custody and is scheduled to appear in London court in relation to the charges on Monday.

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